Mammographer

4 months ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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 (2017) 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

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