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The Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening. Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services.
The Breast Screening Service is led by a Director of Breast Screening and is supported by a Consultant Radiographer and Mammographers with extended skills including film reading and interventional procedures. The Unit has strong professional links with the Trust main Radiology Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre. We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs.
This post is fixed term, full time. The successful candidate must have an English Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Award in Mammography.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.
* To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times.
* To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work
* Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging.
* To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained.
* To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust
* To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades.
* To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients’ clinical management.
* To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment
* The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rosemarie Judd Job title: Breast Principal Radiographer Email address: rosemarie.judd@nhs.net
Informal enquiries to Rosemarie Judd, Breast Principal Radiographer
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