Mammography Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mammography Specialist to join our team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our breast screening service, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality radiographic imaging and diagnostic services to women across West Berkshire.

The ideal candidate will have recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5, with proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques. A Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification is also essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly multi-disciplinary team, rotating through our Screening and symptomatic services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and remote sites around West Berkshire. You will be required to work within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, the mammography suite in the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, and on the community-based Mobile Screening Unit(s).

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides a first-class service to its patients, with a strong focus on patient care and satisfaction. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our patients and the wider community.

We have recently upgraded two of our x-ray machines to Siemens Revelations, both with associated Biopsy & Tomosynthesis. This investment demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and staying at the forefront of medical technology.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mammography Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service

• Providing a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs

• Working within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, the mammography suite in the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, and on the community-based Mobile Screening Unit(s)

• Exercising autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and being responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needs

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council

• Recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5

• Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques

• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification

• BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to training and development opportunities, a supportive working environment, and the chance to work with a talented team of professionals.

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