*Job Title: *Band 7 Mammographer

*Trust: *Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

*Location: *Royal Berkshire Hospital London Rd, Reading RG1 5AN

*Ward: *Breast Screening

*Pay Rates: *£35 per hour excluding holiday pay

*Shift Patterns: *37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday (8am to 4.30pm)

*Why might this job interest you? *

Are you fascinated by the human body, technology and in making a real impact in patient care? Join the dedicated team as a Mammographer, where you'll play a pivotal role in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women and helping people understand breast health awareness. If you’re passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

In this role you will:

· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the specialist field of Breast Imaging for the screening, detection and investigation of cancers

· Undertake highly specialised mammography imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye co-ordination.

· Undertake all aspects of mammography, to include working in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, on the community based mobile unit(s) and within the main Radiology Department

· Assess and evaluate special needs of individual clients/patients and adapt positioning technique and procedures to their clinical need. This can involve overcoming barriers to understanding, such as mental health, language or disability problems.

*What you can add:*

· Methodical approach with strong accuracy and attention to detail

· Working Dynamically and thinking on your feet

· Compassion and empathy

· Ability to work with complex technology.

· Problem solving and decision making

*What you’ll need:*

· HCPC Registration, BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)

· Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification

· A good understanding of breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, including clinical signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and be able to apply knowledge of ionising radiation regulations.

· Relevant experience in a hospital setting as well a post graduate training and work experience in Mammography

· Attentive, observant, calm and reassuring personality

*The benefits we can offer you in return: *

· *Putting People in Places to Care* – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

· *Weekly pay* to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider

· *First choice of shifts/placements* at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - *access our support line any time.*

· *Working options to suit your lifestyle *– being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

· *Training and development opportunities* via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

· *Explore different wards*, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

· *Being part of the NHSP Community* means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

*Who are NHS Professionals? *

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

*Apply* *Today *

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)


Work Location: In person


Reference ID: 74296