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Mammographer - SMC - Bank @ KIMS Hospital

Maidstone, ME14 5FTOnsitePart-timePosted 34 days ago

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Job summary

Mammographer - Bank

Location: Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Sevenoaks

Hours: Bank

Hourly Rate: £30 per Hour

In this role you will participate in providing a high-quality Mammography service to Sevenoaks Medical Centre patients. Reporting to the Lead Mammographer you will demonstrate a high degree of precision and speed, maintaining our extremely high levels of patient service at all times whilst providing all aspects of an exceptional breast Imaging service for screening and symptomatic service.

This is a bank position working flexibly across a seven day service covering planned and unplanned absences. Clinics are open Monday to Sunday 08.00 - 20.00

Main duties of the job

Provide a fully comprehensive Mammography service for the screening programme and symptomatic service Complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, IRMER (2017) & IRR17, MHRA and all other such relevant regulations and guidelines as appropriate to the delivery of independent sector imaging services To obtain and maintain a high level of competency to meet National Standards. Acting as an operator under the IRMER Radiation Regulations and assess the clinical justifications of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk Be a KIMS champion of patient experience. Through the team reporting into the role, be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care, ensuring consistently high standards of patient experience Actively encouraging collaborative working relationships with the administration teams to ensure radiology reports are processed quickly and efficiently.

About us

Competitive salary Pension scheme Private health insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test

If you do not receive a reply within 1 working week from the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email [email protected].

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

Have a Diploma from the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography with a valid HCPC registration

Experience Essential

Excellent knowledge and experience working within a Mammography role Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Be absolutely patient focused with a drive to offering the highest standard of patient care at all times Be an expert in building relationships with an intuitive and persuasive style that enables you to easily engage and build relationships with consultants, patients and the wider radiological faculty.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name KIMS Hospital

Address K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT

Employer's website https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

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