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Job summary

Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer or Trainee Mammographer. Training Posts will be at band 5 (subject to AfC Banding) with uplift to band 6 on completion of required qualification.

We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic female* Mammographers or Radiographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service

The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking withexcellent organisational and communication ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential.Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.

If you are a qualified radiographer, this opportunity allows you to train in mammography by completing the PG Cert in Mammography Practice.

Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.

The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly. Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).

About us

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton.Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).

Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Bolton Breast Unit.

Situated in an ideal location close to all that Manchester has to offerwith good transport linksto M61 and M60but also close to beautiful countryside.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol

Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging

Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice

Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy

Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.

Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017

Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken

Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota

Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures

Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students

Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required

Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies

To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).

To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group Participate in service development initiatives Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography HCPC Registered

Desirable

Willingness to undertake PG Certificate

Experience

Essential

Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service. Post qualification radiography experience. Evidence of continuing Professional Development Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017

Desirable

Understanding of breast services Mammography experience post qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Computer Literate Good oral and written communication skills Good decision making skills skills. Motivational skills. Counselling skills

Desirable

Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure Self motivated and confident in own ability