Mammographer / Trainee Mammographer

Provision of a quality evidence based service for Herefordshire and Worcestershire National Health Service Breast Screening Program (NHSBSP) and Symptomatic Services within the Trust. To undertake mammography and participate in Assessment clinics involving specialised radiographic techniques. To ensure that patients/clients are professionally cared for during the examination in Radiology departments, assessment clinics and on mobile screening units. To ensure clients /patients have confidence in the service and can make informed choices to promote their health. To utilise highly developed communication skills to assess the emotional needs of clients and patients and respond accordingly. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using initiative to ensure clinics run effectively to deliver a quality service and that the clinical needs of the client/patient are met. To actively participate, and adhere to the quality standards of the NHSBSP, contributing to improving protocols and procedures for service improvement.
To work as a mammographer to a high professional standard producing quality mammograms while adhering to time constraints and ensuring a positive experience for the client to encourage re attendance.
Checking patients/clients details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified, as per departmental protocol and as per statutory regulations, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R).
Ensures that all mammography and ultrasound images are properly labelled with patients name, side examined, and date of examination and coded if appropriate. To enter information of the examination into the Radiology Computer System/National Breast Screening Service(NBSS).
Have a flexible attitude towards the hours of work and participate in work and duties as required within the directorate.
Takes delegated responsibility whilst working on mobile units for the relevant legislation relating to Health and Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Fire Procedure and procedures for ceasing screening when equipment fails to perform to quality and/or safety standards.
We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Best services for local people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
To work as a trainee mammographer / mammographer to a high professional standard producing quality mammograms while adhering to time constraints and ensuring a positive experience for the client to encourage re attendance.
During and/or following training:
Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Meeting to determine patient pathways through clinic.
Utilise medical and radiographic knowledge to assess the ability of the client/patient to comply with the examination and adapt technique if required.
Checking patients/clients details prior to examination and ensuring that such details are present and correct on the request form/computer. Requests must be justified, as per departmental protocol and as per statutory regulations, Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and the radiographer must use their professional judgement to refuse inappropriate requests.
Maintain up to date knowledge of breast disease and other issues relating to women's health including Hormone Replacement Therapy. Supplies relevant health promotion information and answers general health queries, referring to General Practitioner on other health issues if necessary.
Ensures that all mammography and ultrasound images are properly labelled with patients name, side examined, and date of examination and coded if appropriate. To enter information of the examination into the Radiology Computer System/National Breast Screening Service(NBSS).
Occasionally communicating unwelcome news to patients within the clinic environment.
Have a flexible attitude towards the hours of work and participate in work and duties as required within the directorate.
Ensures the mobile screening van is maintained as a suitable environment for staff and clients by checking for and reporting any external damage prior to daily use.
Takes delegated responsibility whilst working on mobile units for the relevant legislation relating to Health and Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Fire Procedure and procedures for ceasing screening when equipment fails to perform to quality and/or safety standards.
Ensures the unit is correctly packed and secured for transportation when applicable.
Quality
Has understanding of NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards and ensures these are upheld.
Monitors quality of Radiographic technique to ensure less than 2.Undertakes daily, weekly and monthly performance monitoring tests on equipment to ensure optimal technical quality of images.
Has underpinning knowledge to interpret Quality Assurance test results and know when and how to take remedial action.
To participate in Medical/Clinical Audit of examinations.
To attend professional training/development courses as appropriate and provide appropriate feedback that would benefit or enhance the service.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and expertise in mammography and other imaging areas.
Any other Ad Hoc duties that may be required.
Ongoing requirement for moderate physical effort and repetitive movement under a time constraint taking a minimum of 4 separate images on each woman.
Ongoing requirement for travelling to mobiles/static units.
Awareness of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines and technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment.
Knowledge of Clinical Governance including Quality Assurance and Audit.
Flexible attitude to departmental duties.
Willing and able to travel to mobile screening locations.
Diploma/Degree in Radiography.
Possess or work towards a Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice.
Experience at Band 6 level.
Experience of working as part of a Radiography team and/or
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