Mammographer
3 months ago
The NHS Breast Screening Programme for East Suffolk and Breast Imaging is part of the Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital which opened earlier this year.
Working days Tuesday to Friday 8.30 to There may be some weekend working due to the needs of the service but this is on a voluntary basis.
- Carry out all mammography techniques (Xray images of the breasts) whilst ensuring that the clients receive a caring and sensitive service both in the mobile breast screening unit in the community and at the clinics at Ipswich Hospital.
- Travel to the mobile screening unit at various sites in East Suffolk to provide a Breast Screening Service to outlying areas.
- Participate in research and audit to help develop the breast imaging service.
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone.
Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
- Maintain stock levels on the mobiles and keep them clean and tidy.
- Carry out advanced mammographic techniques in the screening assessment clinic and make decisions on the best technique to use.
- Support patients who may be in a distressed or anxious state with sensitivity and empathy.