The post holder will work as part of a designated clinical team and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities under the supervision of a state registered practitioner, within the screening and symptomatic breast services. In addition, a range of support duties will be undertaken including assisting radiologists, clinicians and radiographers during diagnostic breast investigations. The post holder will be a member of the multi‑disciplinary breast team and will undertake duties at OBIC and on the mobile breast screening units located at various sites across Oxfordshire.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, comprising four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Main duties of the job
* Work within the Scope of Practice for Mammography Associates/Assistant Practitioners in Breast Imaging and undertake screening and symptomatic mammograms in static and mobile clinics.
* Assist in interventional procedures (core biopsies, vacuum‑assisted core biopsies and localisations) as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure.
* Assist in ultrasound (US) when needed.
* Complete QA testing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis at the static and mobile units.
* Process and prepare images and paperwork for clinical reporting.
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