Job description

Job responsibilities

This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.

To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

As a Senior Mammographer, youwill be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.

When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.

• Participate in the Breast Imaging Services staff rotation both on the Mobile Unit and at the Breast Care Unit and undertake all associated admin and clinical duties as required.
• To transport clinic paperwork and other consumable items to and from distant sites in accordance with Caldicott principals and local guidelines.
• To work autonomously within own specialist area, consulting senior staff as and when necessary and will be accountable for own professional actions.
• Work swiftly and efficiently so that breast screening lists are completed in the allocated time and ensuring that Technical Repeat rates conform to NHSBSP standards of less than 3%.
• To be responsible for the safe use of all digital mammographic equipment and its peripheries.
• To be able to adapt mammography positioning technique according to client/patient requirements/limitations.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of anatomy and pathology to determine appropriate imaging techniques.
• To be able to advise on additional views when required in line with professional knowledge.
• To be competent in undertaking assessment of mammography images and interventional procedures using the stereotactic biopsy equipment.
• To have knowledge of aseptic technique for assisting with interventional procedures and have the ability to dress wounds and give advice on aftercare.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential

• Prior NHS experience as a Radiographer
• Awareness and understanding of Cancer Reform Strategy
• National Breast Screening Programme

Desirable

• Previous experience in mammography
• Ability to participate fully in QA
• To guide and mentor assistant practitioners/ trainee mammographers

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate high personal levels of mammographic competency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to cope with unscheduled clinics to meet cancer targets
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
• Well-developed customer focus
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others
• Ability to work flexibly at short notice as service requirements dictate

Desirable

• Proactive attitude, promote and suggest new working initiatives
• Knowledge of digital imaging systems
• Knowledge of PACS and RIS

Personal and people development

Essential

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Ability to work under stressful situations due to nature of post

Desirable

• Commitment to further personal development

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Breast Screening (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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