Job overview
We are looking for a full time permanent Mammographer at The Park Centre for Breast Care in Brighton. This is a Band 7 post, but we would be willing to consider applications from UK qualified and state registered Radiographers who wish to train to become a Mammographer, in which case the role would be Band 5 Trainee Mammographer post, moving to Band 6 on successful completion of the Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography, and then to a Band 7 with additional responsibilities, when completing one year post qualification clinical experience.
The hours of the role will be Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00, with one hour for lunch. There may be some weekend overtime available, on a voluntary basis, when required.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of the Mammographic multi-disciplinary team for East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Breast Screening Service, providing a professional service of the highest quality, in line with the standards and guidelines set out by the NHSBSP across the full range of mobile and static breast screening sites. They will also be responsible for providing high quality breast imaging and patient care for the Symptomatic Breast Service, for patients in Brighton and East Sussex.
They must be empathetic, caring and patient centred. We value caring, enthusiastic applicants who understand the importance of their role and the need for attention to detail, along with exceptional communication skills and standards of patient care. They will also work with the Radiology and Advanced Practitioner teams to position, image and support patients for a variety of interventional procedures.
Time management is key, and the ability to work under pressure within time constraints and very busy clinics is expected. Communication with clients, patients and their families and carers is a central part of the Mammographer's role, as they provide support, information and reassurance for a wide variety of service users.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of a Mammographer requires high level communication skills and imaging techniques. The successful applicant will need a varied skill set to provide high quality Breast Imaging for both the Screening and Symptomatic Services. They will work with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care and imaging. We have three mobile Breast Screening units, fitted with GE Pristina Mammography sets, covering several sites throughout the East Sussex, Brighton and Hove areas, so the use of a car is desirable to travel to the different locations, when working on the mobile units for the Breast Screening service. At The Park Centre we have three further GE Pristina sets, all with 3D and two fitted with stereotactic attachments. We also have three Ultrasound rooms with Samsung RS85 Ultrasound machines which provide additional imaging as part of the Breast Imaging service.
If you are interested in applying for this role, and would like to look round our department, please contact Fiona Smith, Superintendent Radiographer, at The Park Centre for Breast Care on the number below.
Person specification
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Essential criteria
1. Demonstrates understanding and experience within Breast Imaging and the NHSBSP
Desirable criteria
2. Demonstrates an understanding of, and is willing to train to gain experience in Breast Imaging
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3. Demonstrates an understanding and experience of the importance of communication and patient care in Mammography
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4. Demonstrates an understanding about the importance of communication and patient care in another setting, but willing to learn within Breast Imaging
Practical
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5. Willingness to travel and understandiung of the area covered by the East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Breast Screening Service
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6. Has a full UK driving licence and the use of a car to travel to all screening sites as needed
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7. State Registered Radiographer with UK Post Graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography
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8. State Registered Radiographer willing to work towards Post grad Certificate of Competence
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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9. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
10. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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