Radiographer Specialist - Breast ImagingWarrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFTAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic radiographer who holds a UK regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 7 postgraduate qualification in mammography and has current mammography experience to join our friendly multi-disciplinary breast team at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role is primarily clinically based where you will undertake a range of mammographic procedures as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and our Symptomatic Breast Service.
Part-time hours will be considered. A full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential. Female applicants only should apply.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work as part of our highly skilled team and be actively involved in producing high quality, diagnostic mammography examinations for the NHS Breast Screening Programme and our Symptomatic Breast Service.
You will contribute to our family history, breast cancer follow-up and screening assessment clinics, perform additional imaging including magnification views and digital breast tomosynthesis, and assist our Advanced Practitioners and Radiologists with stereotactic interventional breast procedures.
Rotation between our 3 static screening/symptomatic sites to include The Breast Care Centre at Halton Hospital, St Helen's Hospital (Burney Breast Unit) and Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre. We also have a brand-new, state of the art mobile breast screening unit which visits 5 sites within the 4 boroughs that our screening service covers.
About usWarrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work.
Job responsibilities*** For a full list of roles and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification***
Person SpecificationExperienceClinical mammography experienceExperience of working within National Breast Screening ProgrammeExperience of working in symptomatic breast clinicsExperience of assisting with breast stereotactic proceduresExperience of assisting within Breast Ultrasound ClinicsQualificationsUK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RFQ) level 7 postgraduate qualification in mammographySkills, Knowledge and CompetenciesAble to work alone or as part of a teamDemonstrate organisational skillsAbility to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient careAbility to cope with working in a demanding environment with emotional patientsSpecific Role RequirementsCommitment to qualityCommitment to CPDKnowledge of IR(ME)R20 and IRR17Good health and attendance recordAdherence to trust uniform policyWilling and able to travel to mobile screening locationsMust possess a current UK driving licence and have access to a carInterest in further studyMember of the HCPCMember of the SORPhysical SkillsUse of mammography equipmentUse of specimen cabinetHand/eye co-ordinationEmotional EffortResponsible, caring and friendly attitudeTo be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care CentreWorking with patients who are distressed and anxiousDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
AddressThe Breast Care Centre, Captain Sir Tom Moore Building, Halton Hospital Site
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