Overview
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The post is for a Mammographer who will work at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the service's two mobile units travel around Wiltshire on a three year round plan. The successful candidate will perform routine breast screening and specialist mammographic examinations in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is at a senior grade and includes some managerial and supervisory duties. The role can be full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (in full days) as agreed, principally 8.30–5.30 with some limited evening and weekend work.
Main duties of the job
* To independently assess each patient. Perform specialist mammography at the speed and technical skill level demanded by the service, adapting radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
* To work at a band 6 senior Radiographer level, taking responsibility for the smooth running of clinics and workload management.
* To provide an excellent standard of care to women attending for mammography.
* Be sufficiently informed and professionally competent to identify and address patients' information needs with respect to breast awareness and other health issues.
* To carry out discussion with the patient regarding clinical implications and outcomes. Deal appropriately with complex, sensitive or contentious information on a regular basis.
* To assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound examinations and to take a lead role in patient care and clinical support during interventional procedures, including image guided biopsies in the assessment and symptomatic clinics.
* To meet the psychological needs of anxious patients undergoing biopsies and carry out basic nursing procedures to dress puncture sites and give after-care advice.
* To support patients and relatives who may be distressed or anxious with sensitivity and empathy.
About Us
Our STAR values — Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect — are a guiding principle driving us to deliver joined-up services to the local community. Our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives, whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital.
Job Description and Responsibilities
As a senior Radiographer, take responsibility for a specific area within the department. Duties may include areas such as PACS and health and safety, depending on departmental needs. Responsibilities also include routine quality control procedures and equipment tests, with reporting of adverse occurrences to the QA radiographer or line manager. Assist with transfer and management of digital images. Travel to mobile screening units as required; must have own transport and a valid full UK driving licence or equivalent. Ensure secure handling of patient data in accordance with PIAG section 60.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current registration with the Health Professions Council
* Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and study to achieve certificate
* Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
* Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE
Desirable
* IT qualification such as ECDL or equivalent, or working towards
Experience
* Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging
* Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
Desirable
* In-depth experience of breast imaging
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
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