Assistant Practitioner in Mammography/ Trainee
NHS AfC: Band 3/4
Job overview
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified/Trainee Assistant practitioner in Mammography
We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Assistant practitioners in Mammography who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging S ervice. We would also consider a Trainee assistant practitioner for this role.
The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking withexcellent organisational and communication skills.The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential.Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.
Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.
The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.
Interview date is 13th August (no other dates will be available)
Main duties of the job
The role of an Assistant Practitioner in Mammography is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. whilst working under direct and indirect supervision of a qualified senior radiographer.
To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department’s quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly.
Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD). Assistant Practitioners may be required to provide chaperone duties during ultrasound examinations and assist consultants and Mammographers during assessment and symptomatic clinics in order to promote an efficient and caring service.
Department of Education requires applicants to meet the following criteria:
• Have lived in the UK or the EEA for the last 3 years continuously.
• If working in the country on a Visa, their visa duration covers the entire planned duration of the apprenticeship.
• Do not already hold qualifications (or significant experience) in the same field and at the same or a higher level.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton.Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).
Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Unit.
Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offer with good transport links to M61 and M60 but also close to beautiful countryside.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To perform all standard breast screening examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol.
* To perform screening mammography at the base unit and at satellite units within the Greater Manchester area.
* Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
* To perform family history mammography examinations to the highest possible standard, ensuring best practice, under the guidance and indirect supervision of a qualified mammographer.
* To ensure that all x-ray requests are checked by a qualified mammographer for justification before any procedure is carried out.
* To ensure that clients/patients are positively identified prior to mammographic procedures and that all relevant details, clinical history and current symptoms are correctly recorded in order to aid diagnosis.
* To technically evaluate mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy.
* To adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
* Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, recording all test parameters and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the Quality Assurance (QA) Radiographer, Operational Lead Practitioner or Breast Imaging Manager, recording any action taken.
* Be proficient in assisting clinicians and mammographers during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required.
* Assist clinicians and mammographers during assessment and symptomatic clinics in order to promote an efficient and caring service.
* To chaperone and assist during Ultrasound sessions.
* Ensure biopsy samples are documented, correctly labelled, and sent to the appropriate designated area for transport to the laboratory.
* Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas at all times whilst complying with infection control policies
* Assist with administration duties when required
* Ensure all areas are adequately stocked with linen and medical supplies, liaising with the appropriate staff members regarding stock control
* Adopt a flexible approach to periods of work to meet the needs of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
* Qualified Assistant/Associate practitioner in mammography. Qualified Assistant practitioner wishing to train in Mammography
* Educated to NVQ 3 Level, includes GNVQ intermediate and advanced, BTec National Extended Diploma (3 passes), BTec National Diploma (Pass, Pass, Pass), BTec National Subsidiary National Diploma (Distinction), 'A' Level (DDD)
Experience
* Experience of working in NHS
* Knowledge and experience of word processing
* Experience of data input and databases.
* Experience working in a Breast Screening Unit.
* Understanding of policies and procedures in the NHS.
Skills
* Computer Literate.
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work within a team
* Ability to work within a defined role
* Effective advocate for patients
* Ability to empathise with the client/patient’s needs
* Ability to work under pressure
* Understanding and ability to maintain high quality standards
* Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Programme
Personal Attributes
* Capacity to learn and willingness to study
* Respected member of an existing team
* Ability to maintain client/patient confidentiality
* Ability to provide flexibility in work hours and work additional hours when required
* Empathetic nature
* Effective time management
* Approachable, self-motivated, polite, ambitious, enthusiastic diligent and helpful
* Willingness to travel to various locations of the satellite screening sites across Greater Manchester
* Can remain calm under pressure
* Understanding the importance of patient care
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.
We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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