Mammographer

Job Title:
Mammographer

Grade:
Band 6

Trust:
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:
St Albans City Hospital, AL3 5PN

Ward/Dept:
Radiography

Hours:
Full time - Up to 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern:
Monday-Friday, 8.30-5pm

Pay Rates - Day:

The Role

The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Radiography team, providing a high standard of radiographic service to Radiologists and patients.

Supervision of junior staff and students, while supporting the mammography and one stop breast services at St Albans.

The Trust/Ward/Department

West Hertfordshire Hospitals values include Commitment, Care and Quality, as reflected in their vision statement "The very best care, for every patient, every day".

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after.

The Radiology Department at St Albans City Hospital is also well equipped.

In addition to three general X-ray rooms, there are four ultrasound rooms, a digital GE Senographe Mammography machine and a Faxitron.

The Responsibilities

• To undertake imaging examinations within the Xray Department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology.
• To support the Mammography service in St Albans City Hospital. Deputising for the lead mammographer in their absence.
• To assist the Lead Radiographers in the day to day running of the Xray Department, maintaining the high standards at all times.
• To deputise for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.
• To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment in the Xray/mammographer Department, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographer/Radiology Services Manager.

BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent

Current HPC registration

Post graduate training and work experience in Mammography

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff.

NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank' of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• work this week, get paid next week
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it 24/7 365 days
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• Stakeholder pension scheme

Please contact Nicole on for more info.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
From £36.10 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID: 60327

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