About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and effective imaging and Breast Mammography service for the Trust and South Essex Screening service in accordance with Screening and Trust protocols. They will ensure a high-quality Mammography service is maintained at all times.
The post holder will support the superintendent in organising staff and workload to maintain adequate staffing in each area and respond to changes in demand in a positive and constructive manner
The post holder will demonstrate expertise in Breast Imaging techniques by promoting high standards of diagnostic radiography through best practice and education and by maintaining and developing high standards of patient care and best practice amongst peers, student colleagues and users of the breast imaging service. They will take an active role in the development of the breast mammography service in order to continuously improve patient safety and experience and will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of the staff rotating through the mammography rooms.
The senior radiographer will support the breast unit senior team in achieving the department and trust objectives and will supervise and advise newly qualified/junior radiographers, undergraduate students and assistant practitioners.
(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)
Main duties of the job
Undertaking screening responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for justification of imaging clients who are over the current upper age limit for screening as self-referrals.
When working on the mobile screening vans, be able to work under own initiative, making clinical decisions when necessary. Need to act on the QA information gathered. To liaise with the host mobile site staff for supplies (water electricity etc.).
To be able to relay important, detailed and sometimes difficult information to patients and other health service professionals.
To be able to rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to elicit relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient.
Operate in accordance with NICE Guidelines and Quality Standards in line with Trust policy.
As an experienced autonomous Radiographer producing mammograms of optimum quality including specialist mammography services to all patients, across a broad range of imaging techniques, maintaining a quality experience for the clients while adhering to time constraints.
When x-raying the breast, the radiographer must be aware of the very sensitive nature of the examination and have empathy with the vulnerability of the patient/client.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on the position or contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent. Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice. HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience of clinical audit PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Minimum 5 year's senior clinical mammography experience Extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care Well- Developed knowledge of Breast Pathology
Desirable
Breast interventional experience Screening film reading experience in line with image interpretation course and Screening Director discretion
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address MSE Southend/Basildon/Broomfield
Essex
SS00RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)