About this role
Job summary
The North Yorkshire Breast Imaging Unit is based in a modern, purpose-built facility, bringing together Breast Imaging, Outpatient Services and the multidisciplinary team in one location.
As the service covers North Yorkshire, the ability to drive across the locality during the working day is essential. Breast Imaging lease cars are provided.
Working within our well-established service is varied and rewarding. We have excellent relationships with colleagues in Surgery, Pathology, Oncology and Breast Care Nursing, supporting a multidisciplinary approach to high-quality, patient-centred care.
The unit is also the base for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme, delivering services across the region. Alongside screening, we provide a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service, including one-stop assessment and follow-up clinics, with strong links across the wider region.
We welcome applications from candidates who do not currently hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography. A comprehensive training programme will be provided over 12-18 months to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the role. During training, salary will be adjusted in line with Agenda for Change Annex 21 guidance
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Breast Screening Service
Main duties of the job
The unit is forward-thinking and committed to embracing new technology and developing innovative approaches to breast imaging. It is a reference site for Hologic and Sectra equipment within the region, and the service also provides contrast-enhanced mammography as part of its breast imaging provision.
Breast screening is delivered across North Yorkshire using three mobile mammography units, covering more than 21 locations throughout the county, alongside static screening facilities in York and Scarborough.
The service provides two second-stage screening assessment clinics each week, with clinical assessment supported by Breast Care Nurses and biopsy procedures undertaken by Advanced Practitioners. We also provide three one-stop symptomatic clinics and five symptomatic follow-up clinics each week.
We have a strong commitment to role development and advanced practice. Working alongside our Specialist Breast Radiologists, the team includes four Consultant Radiographers and six Advanced Practitioners, with advanced and extended roles across film reading, biopsy and breast ultrasound.
Please note: that the essential character of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is that it is a mobile single-sex service. Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational qualification for the post holder to be female as an exception to the Equality Act 2010.
About us
For further information about working for out Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent. Registration with the Health Professions Council
- UK Level 7 postgraduate qualification in mammography or where this qualification is not already held, commitment to undertake training in this qualification (A4C Annex 21 pay reduction will apply for training period)
- Current UK Manual Driving Licence
- Evidence of continuous professional development/postgraduate development
Desirable
- Post qualification clinical experience relevant to specialist area of employment plus short specialist courses
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently without direct clinical supervision
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
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)