Job overview
We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward-thinking experienced mammographer to join our multidisciplinary specialist breast screening and Symptomatic team in the Breast Unit at Wycombe Hospital.
The applicant must have a UK Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography) and at least 3 years mammography experience. They should also have experience with Contrast enhanced mammography as they will be expected to take a lead and get this fully integrated into the unit.
The post holder will be based at Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe however they will be required to travel, working as required on mobile breast units sited at various locations throughout the county. The candidate needs to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
This is an innovative unit committed to delivering an excellent service to our population of symptomatic breast patients and NHSBSP clients including tomography, biopsy, VAB, VAE, CESM and localisation with Magseeds.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an experienced HCPC registered diagnostic radiographer with breast imaging expertise and leadership skills appropriate to this grade and post. A UK Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography) is essential. The chance of further training to diversify in the breast imaging field or a management qualification may be possible.
·To produce high standard of images.
·To ensure that a patient centred approach is always maintained.
·To provide highly skilled and specialised Mammography within a symptomatic and screening setting
·Participate in the mobile breast screening service on a flexible basis across all sites.
· Participate as required in the NHSBSP assessment clinics and provide effective support for consultant staff.
· To work without supervision in mammography, managing own workload and organisation of junior colleagues.
·Be enthusiastic and motivated with a flexible and modern approach to the delivery of imaging services.
·Take a lead fully integrating CESM within the unit.
·Take a proactive leading role, supervising, inspiring and educating a team of clinical staff that includes radiographers, advanced practitioners, mammography practitioners and radiographic assistants.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
Education, Qualifiactions and Training
Essential criteria
11. BSc in Radiography or equivalent
12. UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography or equivalent
13. HCPC Registration
14. Leadership Training
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experienced Radiographer
16. 3 years Mammography experience.
17. Significant experience of working within the NHSBSP or equivalent
18. Experience of Quality Assurance
19. Supervision and training of Junior colleagues
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. •Ionising Radiation Legislation
21. •Cannulisation
22. •Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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