Senior Mammographer

2 months ago


Bradford, United Kingdom Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

12 months Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. To undertake symptomatic and screening mammograms to the standard of the National Health Breast Screening Programme, including highly skilled mammographic procedures on women referred for further examinations in order to assist in accurate diagnosis. To work in our base unit and mobile units in the community

To undertake screening and Symptomatic mammograms both at SLH static unit and mobile units within the community. To participate in recall clinics undertaking further imaging and assisting with interventional procedures

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people

We are one team

We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

To carry out mammography procedures using empathy, negotiating, and motivating skills. To manoeuvre patients and equipment to ensure the highest standards of radiographic technique to maintain National standards of accuracy.

To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team liaising with Surgeons, Radiologists, Sonographers, and any other staff member as required.

To contribute to the day to day running of the clinics in order to maintain an efficient work flow. Accountability for the management of satellite clinics including decision making regarding consistency of equipment for safe use, supervising Assistant Practitioners and others. To observe all local rules and practices including relevant Ionising Radiation Regulations and observe all departmental safety policies ensuring compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations. To carry out Quality Assurance checks/safety checks on equipment in use and document the results.