Job overview
Mammographer
Department: Breast Screening
Band 6 £38, - £46, per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract/Secondment until 16.07.
Part time 22.5 hours per week (Wed -, Thurs -, Fri -), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Diagnostic Imaging service at Milton Keynes University Hospital provides a breast screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes. This is delivered from both the static breast unit and mobile screening unit locations. The Imaging department invests in a high quality of patient care of which we are proud, and the local community has confidence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the team in continuing to provide high quality care within the department.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 13.08.
Main duties of the job
One Team. One Recovery | Allied Health Professionals @ MKUH
It is an exciting time to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit, which has seen the installation of a third room with tomosynthesis and CESM and CESM biopsy and a newly designed staff hub. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute existing and transferable skills in this role.
We are seeking applications from qualified, enthusiastic, caring and motivated mammographers to join our friendly multidisciplinary team, so you will need to be able to work collaboratively at all times. You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department. This is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.
Working for our organisation
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"They feel confident in their team and supported to make suggestions to improve the work, 80.6% strongly agree" (NHS Staff Survey ).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
1. Free on-site parking
2. Free refreshments
3. Great flexible working opportunities
4. Discounted gym membership
5. Lease car scheme
6. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
7. Onsite nursery (chargeable)
8. Extensive staff health and wellbeing programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be a HCPC registered Radiographer and hold a UK regulated level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography.
Please note that if your qualification is from overseas, you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability confirming that your qualification is equivalent to a level 7 postgraduate qualification. For more information, please refer to UK ENIC (UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills) website.
Due to the nature of the role and to encourage women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening all applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act, schedule 9, paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practices, Chapter 13, paragraphs 13.5-13.
9. Participate in the Breast Imaging Services staff rotation both on the Mobile Unit and at the Breast Care Unit and undertake all associated admin and clinical duties as required.
10. To transport clinic paperwork and other consumable items to and from distant sites in accordance with Caldicott principals and local guidelines.
11. To work autonomously within own specialist area, consulting senior staff as and when necessary and will be accountable for own professional actions.
12. Work swiftly and efficiently so that breast screening lists are completed in the allocated time and ensuring that Technical Repeat rates conform to NHSBSP standards of less than 3%.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.