Advanced Practitioner Mammographer-Radiography
As a breast screening service actively catering for an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area, we are engaged in several key national breast trials such as Prospects and Mammo 50. The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies such as CESM and ABUS alongside current technologies such as tomography.
We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to undertake ultrasound (US) procedures, join our forward-thinking breast care team, and assist in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer. The postholder will undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP. Trainees may be considered on a Band 6 training contract whilst training.
Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview).
To work as an autonomous ultrasound practitioner as part of the clinical team in the breast clinic. To operate within, organise and supervise service provision in both the Breast Assessment and the mobile Mammography Units. To assist in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer. To undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.
To be expert in all areas of breast ultrasound, including interventional procedures such as biopsy, aspirations, wire / tag localisations and marker clip placement adhering to agreed protocols and standards. To provide written reports after synthesising patient history and scan findings into a diagnosis, seeking a second opinion where necessary.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust aspires to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It inspires, drives, and unites us every day.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you belong, a place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Syeda Alam; Job title: Programme Manager; Email: syeda.khan@nhs.net; Telephone: 0121 507 4967
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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