Trainee Mammography Associate

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate individual who is interested in training to become a Mammography Associate. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

The role includes carrying out mammography under the supervision of a state registered Radiographer as part of the NHS breast screening programme and symptomatic breast imaging service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our dedicated breast imaging team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a trainee mammography associate practitioner.

The breast imaging team at Oxford includes four Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners/Mammography Associates and Radiology Assistants.

The breast screening service provides a screening service to the Oxfordshire community with 2 mobile screening vans and 2 static screening sites. In addition, the service supports a symptomatic breast service at the Horton General Hospital at Banbury and the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Trainee Mammography Associates will work as an Assistant Practitioner within the breast imaging workforce undertaking routine 2 view mammography (x
- ray images of breasts) as part of the NHS breast screening programme and on individuals with symptoms of breast disease.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
- To undertake a 12 month apprenticeship course of study to gain level 4 qualification (band 3 in training).
- To work within the Scope of Practice for Mammography Associates/Assistant Practitioners in Breast Imaging and undertake screening and symptomatic mammograms in the static and mobile clinics.
- To assist in interventional procedures (core biopsies, vacuum assisted core biopsies and localisations) as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure.
- Complete QA testing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis at the static and mobile units.
- To process and prepare images and paperwork for clinical reporting.
- To ensure safe use of imaging and other equipment used in the department.
- To manipulate heavy machinery and be required to manoeuvre clients/patients who are unable to move.
- To be hoist trained and be confident when utilizing this equipment. The post holder will be required to manoeuvre wheelchairs and have a high level of dexterity when working in the various clinics.
- To explain to clients and patients the preparatory requirements regarding undressing/dressing and assisting them when necessary.
- To show compassion, sensitivity and understand the anxiety and fear prior to the client’s/patient’s procedure.
- To exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
- To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with clients, patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary Team, utilising sensitivity, empathy and the ability to manage conflict.
- To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust, to develop and increase skills, to improve the service to the public.
- To input client data onto CRIS.
- To be aware of and comply with the relevant Ionising Radiation Protection Regulations and Local Rules.
- To maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, working together and supporting other members of the team in a polite and helpful manner.
- To contribute to the maintenance of accurate data when entering information onto the departmental computer system.
- Communicate equipment faults.
- Participating in all relevant in-house training.
- Carrying out clerical duties when required including film filing.
- Contributing to the department’s Quality Assurance and Audit Programme.
- In addition to the key areas listed, staff are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.