About this role
Job summary
Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Radiographer to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography, or be willing to work towards this.
We are a small, friendly team committed to delivering excellence in breast imaging. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital.
We have a breast screening population of approx. 51,000 women and also deliver symptomatic breast imaging for the women of North Northamptonshire, including 7 one-stop breast clinics per week and 150 surveillance mammograms per month
We are pro-active in implementing new breast imaging technologies and regularly perform Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) as part of our imaging pathway.
The role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging including breast screening in the static unit and on the mobile screening unit.
They will be fully competent in performing additional views as part of breast screening assessment and support with interventional procedures.
The post holder will have a sound knowledge in QA procedures and support with the acquisition and analysis QA tests.
They will act as a mentor and role model to junior staff.
Applications are welcome from radiographers looking for a career change to specialise in mammography.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the supporting documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the shortlisting criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Methodical with a good eye for detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workload/delegate tasks and ensure smooth workflow of clinics
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing working environments
- Self motivated and committed to service delivery within the NHSBSP
- Car driver with access to a vehicle for travelling to the mobile screening unit
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing breast screening and symptomatic mammography
- Sound knowledge of the applications of IR(ME)R regulations
- Experience of dealing with anxious/distressed women.
- Evidence of CPD
- Comprehensive knowledge of NHSBSP
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Certificate of competence in Mammography
- Current Registration with the HCPC
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)