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1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiographer to join our Breast Imaging team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. As a Radiographer, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality imaging services to our patients.
Key Responsibilities- Undertake mammography examinations of diagnostic quality in the breast imaging department at Derriford Hospital, the Guildhall static screening unit, and on the mobile mammography screening unit at various sites across the outlying catchment area.
- Undertake digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) examinations on patients/clients as required.
- Undertake contrast-enhanced spectral mammography as required.
- Provide the Consultant Radiologist/Radiographer, Advanced Practitioner or Registrar with x-ray guidance during breast interventional procedures.
- Maintain competence in all breast x-ray examinations and interventional procedures, including biopsy and localisation.
- Prepare equipment required for interventional procedures and dispose of equipment safely following the procedure in line with Trust Policy.
- Apply dressings to the patient following interventional procedures.
- Maintain competence in the use of the core biopsy specimen x-ray machine.
- Be mindful of the needs and concerns of the women attending for breast examination, and explain to them all procedures where appropriate.
- Ensure all clients attending for breast screening have a positive experience, ensuring they will re-attend in the future.
- Monitor the condition of X-ray equipment within the breast imaging service, advising the lead radiographer, or her deputy, of any defects in equipment or systems, thus providing an early warning for any potential hazards.
- Adhere to all aspects of regulations relating to the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and other PHT policies, and observe local rules relating to radiation safety in order to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Carry out all technical quality checks and equipment fault finding as required.
- Undertake the appropriate QA checks on the equipment, taking action if required.
- Check the results of daily QA tests, if necessary, when performed by another member of staff, taking appropriate action if required.
- Keep appropriate records, entering clinical information onto the computer systems as required.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, when staffing levels allow, and departmental staff meetings, ensuring that the post holder maintains an up-to-date knowledge of clinical and non-clinical matters.
- Keep up to date on current practice by the process of continuing professional development.
- Keep the Lead Radiographer, Breast Imaging, up to date with any changes or additional information.
- Conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act regarding patient confidentiality and integrity of health records.
- Participate in department audit projects, research and development projects, and any issues pertaining to the implementation of the clinical governance programme.
- Support and enhance the continual quality initiative programme, ensuring a quality-first approach to all aspects of work.
- Report results at remedial or suspension level in a timely manner, in order for appropriate action to be taken.
- Participate in the practical training of the assistant practitioners and radiographers.
- Supervise the qualified assistant practitioner on a daily basis.
- Supervise the radiographic helpers on a daily basis, ensuring the smooth running of the clinics.
- Take supplies to the static site and mobile unit when rostered to work there.
- Take client paperwork and portable IT devices to the static site and mobile unit when rostered to work there.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Certificate of Competence in mammography or equivalent.
- State registered with Health Care Professions Council.
- Full driving licence or ability to obtain one.
Aptitude and ability
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.
- Proven interpersonal skills, especially verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a general radiographer.
- Demonstrable experience as a mammographer.
- Proven evidence of recent CPD.
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience of mammographic examinations.
- Computer literate.
- Counselling skills.
Other factors
Essential
- Car owner or access to a car for own use.
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