Bank Mammographer

Job overviewBeds & Herts Breast Screening Services are seeking qualified mammographers to join our Bank team.As one of the largest breast screening units in the country, we provide comprehensive screening and assessment services to women across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Our service is supported by five mobile units, with assessment and symptomatic breast clinics delivered in our modern, purpose-built Breast Screening Unit (BSU) in Luton and at Bedford Hospital.The BSU is conveniently located next to Luton and Dunstable Hospital, close to the M1, with excellent access to local and national rail networks as well as Luton Airport.This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering the highest quality care and service to women in our community.Please note: This post carries a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7(2) and is therefore restricted to female applicants only.Previous applicants need not reapply.Main duties of the jobJOB SUMMARY: To participate in the radiographic operation of the assessment centre, mobile units and symptomatic clinics in accordance with the agreed operational policies of the Breast Screening Services and the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)Working for our organisationBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Our valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.Person specificationQualificationEssential criteriaDCR® / BSc Honours in Diagnostic RadiographyUK recognised Post graduate certificate in Mammographic studiesExperienceEssential criteriaRecent Mammography experienceDesirable criteriaExperience of working in a Breast Screening UnitSkillsEssential criteriaExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Empathetic approachDecision making & counselling skillsDesirable criteriacar user / driverKnowledgeEssential criteriaAwareness of all legislation relevant to post, including H&S issues and Radiation Protection.Understanding of the scope of the role applied forComputer literacyApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.If you have problems applying, contactAddress Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS TrustLewsey RoadLutonBedfordshireLU4 0DZTelephone 01582 497325 #J-18808-Ljbffr