The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients first Aiming to get it right Recognising that everybody counts Doing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overview We have an exciting opportunity arisen for an experience and qualified Mammographer to join our multi-disciplinary team at James Paget Breast Unit. The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The James Paget Breast Unit uses fully digital mammography with two mammography rooms, all being tomosynthesis systems. And a mobile breast screening unit delivering a breast screening service out in the community. As a Mammographer you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient-centred Mammography Service. We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The James Paget Breast Unit are committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension. Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required. The mobile Breast Screening unit is relocated around the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, and not always accessible via public transport. Advert To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours Working for our organisation We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours Quality and Audit To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints To work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards To participate in the QA Programme, undertaking daily, weekly and monthly testing of all equipment, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Visa and Immigration If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.