About this role
Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer.
We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Mammographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service. Candidates must hold PG Cert in Mammography Practice.
The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking withexcellent organisational and communication skills.The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential.Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.
Chelmsford Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken in the recently upgraded Breast Unit at Broomfield Hospital.
The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.
Please note, in the UK the mammographer role is currently only open to female candidates.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging.
To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations.
To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly.
Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).
Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of this rewarding opportunity, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Please note, in the UK the mammographer role is currently only open to female candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration Pg Cert in Mammography Practice
Desirable
UK Full drivers Licence
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience as a qualified mammographer
Desirable
Experience of participating in service development initiatives Extensive experience of assisting in Interventional breast procedures Experience of participation in Service Audit
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 Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)