Job summary
Our breast screening programme is one of the largest in the East Midlands and one of the largest in England. Our Breast Screening population is 160,000. In addition to the screening activity our symptomatic and surveillance demand is approximately 17,000 per year. We are a centre that is actively involved in clinical trials and have successfully secured Tomosynthesis along with Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography.
The successful applicant will need to have a passion for working to the highest standard to join our dedicated and highly trained team.
You will need to be motivated, passionate, and able to work as part of a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality mammographic service, including screening and the symptomatic breast clinics, to the women of Leicestershire and Rutland adhering to the NHSBSP guidelines including monitoring of the equipment and quality standards.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To prepare all mammographic equipment prior to using to ensure that equipment is working correctly and safely following agreed protocolsEnsure that women attending for Breast Imaging are interviewed in the appropriate manner displaying an encouraging attitude to breast imaging and that women are supported and guided through the mammographic process.Manage the mammographic workflowAssist in the development of systems of work including operational policies and proceduresTo initiate and make recommendations towards changes in clinical practice for new ways of working.To adhere to the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Radiographers and maintain high standards of clinical expertise in all aspects of Breast Imaging.To keep abreast of modern imaging techniques by further appropriate training and to be responsible for their Continuous Professional DevelopmentTo adhere to all Local Rules, Ionising Radiation Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Procedures, including prompt reporting of accidents, equipment faults and untoward incidents and any other new policies and procedures.
To act as a supervisor / mentor to students and junior members of staff as required.Any other duties as required following discussion with departmental manager
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate of Competence/ post graduate award in Mammography
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of current mammography equipment and techniques
- Knowledge of quality assurance and control
Desirable
- Experience o NHS breast screening programme
Communication
Essential
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to communicate easily and effectively with staff and clients, in particular empathise with distressed women recalled to assessment
- Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstanding
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leiceseter
LE3 9QP