Job overview
The post holder will be an experienced radiographer preferably holding the Postgraduate Award in Mammography. Otherwise, evidence of the ability to study successfully at Masters Level would be expected. Training will be provided to the right candidate who demonstrates ability to assess and treat own workload of patients/clients and to ensures provision of the highest standards of patient care.
The post holder will assist in the timely, efficient and cost effective management and operation of the Breast Radiology department at the Denmark Hill site and the six mobile screening vans situated around the Breast Screening Programme catchment area.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced mammographer they will be able to ensure provision of the highest standards of patient care. Including the legal documentation on the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS).
Able to work autonomously within their specialist areas, consulting senior staff as and when necessary, and will be accountable for their own professional actions. They will assess, manage and prioritise their caseload, giving advice and guidance to patients and other health care professionals.
Assist in the timely, efficient and cost effective management and operation of the Breast Radiology department at the Denmark Hill site and the six mobile screening vans situated around the Breast Screening Programme catchment area. Ensure the provision of the highest standards of patient care, and be actively involved in daily operation of the Department. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will demonstrate a level of competency in line with King’s Radiography Competency Framework and will be responsible for the maintenance of their own personal development with support.
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.