Overview
Join our team as a Mammographer (Part-time, Oxford) at GenesisCare UK. This role is available on a permanent, part-time basis of 30 hours per week at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre in Oxford.
Responsibilities
* Greeting patients by confirming identification, reviewing imaging requests, checking for special instructions, and confirming anticipated service with patients.
* Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; provide explanations of imaging procedures and equipment; answer questions.
* Conduct mammography studies by positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, instructing the patient to hold breath, operating the equipment to take images, releasing compression, and preparing for subsequent positions and views.
* Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
* Maintain production and quality of mammograms by following established standards; develop mammograms; observe results; determine necessary adjustments; retake as required; forward completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
* Ensure operation and maintenance of mammography equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and arranging repairs; maintain equipment inventories.
* Manage mammography supplies and patient drapes by inventorying stock, placing orders, and handling related tasks.
* Document patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and staying informed through professional materials and networks.
What You'll Have
Experience and skills
* Able to demonstrate post-qualification experience
* Experience in/understanding UK diagnostic radiography
* Desirable: varied experience within radiography; general/CT/MRI/US
* Evidence of effective staff liaison and cooperative working
* Empathetic and holistic approach to patient care
* Experience in private health sector
* Experience with resolving complaints satisfactorily
* Some knowledge of report writing
* Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong relationship-building skills
* Able to make independent judgments/decisions and solve problems
* Flexible to help GenesisCare achieve business objectives
* Able to act as a trainer and mentor for new/more junior staff
Qualifications And Knowledge
* DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiography (or equivalent)
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Other Requirements For This Role
* Work out of hours to resolve breakdowns or crises with minimal impact to service from time to time
* Wear a uniform when on duty
* Adhere to company standards in respect of appearance, behaviour and demeanor
Why Choose GenesisCare
* Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy back or sell back annual leave.
* Well-being benefits including complimentary private medical and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
* Access our radiotherapy services if required for you or your immediate family.
* Competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
* Well-being resources including Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
* Free parking at most centres.
* Exclusive retail discounts.
Who We Are
GenesisCare UK is a leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, delivering innovative, personalised cancer care across 14 specialist outpatient centres. We focus on treating the whole patient with a range of treatments including diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics, with ongoing research and clinical trials to broaden access to new therapies.
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