About this role
Job summary
North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) is part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. NDDH currently provides a symptomatic, follow-up, and family history breast imaging service.
Our Breast Radiology team is forward-thinking and committed to role extension and continuing professional development. The department has fully embraced the four-tier workforce model, incorporating Mammography Associates, Mammographers, and Advanced Practitioners who undertake film reading, breast ultrasound, and interventional procedures.
In 2024, the department installed a new GE Senographe Pristina mammography suite. Alongside standard mammography, we now provide 3D tomosynthesis and have recently introduced stereotactic interventional procedures, including vacuum-assisted biopsies and excisions.
Looking ahead, we hope to further expand our service by introducing contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) at NDDH.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our small and friendly multidisciplinary Breast Team as a Trainee Mammographer. The successful candidate will be a proactive team member who is caring, compassionate, and willing to take on responsibility when required.
This is a developmental post combining both clinical and academic training. During the training period, the successful candidate will be employed at Band 5 while undertaking the required Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography and completion of Senior General Radiographer competencies. On successful completion of both elements, the postholder will progress to Band 6.
The role will include rotation through the general imaging department and participation in the out-of-hours service.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs per week
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Heather Mower, Advanced Practitioner in Breast Imaging and Lead Mammographer, 01271 311793,[email protected]
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements Essential
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Desirable
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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.
Employer details Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)