Senior Mammographer

Job summary

Join Our Team at the UHSussex , West Breast Centre, Worthing Hospital

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to become a part of the West Sussex Breast Centre mammography team at Worthing Hospital.

As a Mammographer, you will play a crucial role in the West Sussex Breast Imaging Service. Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality mammographic imaging and exceptional client care at the West Sussex Breast Care Centre in Worthing and St Richards Hospitals, as well as at various mobile sites. This position adheres to the standards and guidelines set by the NHSBSP. The role involves working autonomously and performing the full range of additional specialised mammographic techniques during assessment and symptomatic clinics, including the imaging of breast specimens, tomosynthesis, assisting with stereotactic procedures and localisations.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Mammography trainee position will be considered as well.

Main duties of the job

Mammographic Imaging: Conduct precise and high-quality mammographic imaging as part of the West Sussex Breast Screening Programme. Client Care: Provide compassionate and professional care to all clients, ensuring their comfort and addressing their concerns. Mobile Unit Support: Travel to and provide services at various mobile screening sites. Team Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver top-tier patient care for symptomatic patients at Worthing and St. Richard's Hospitals.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide an exceptionally high level of expertise in the specialist clinical field of breast imaging in a screening and symptomatic environment. Work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, performing radiographic imaging of the breast and providing a professional service of the highest quality in line with the standards and guidelines set out by the NHSBSP for screening clients and symptomatic patients of WSHT across the mobile and static units. Work autonomously and perform the full range of additional specialised mammographic techniques during assessment clinics, including the imaging of breast specimens, tomosynthesis, stereotactic procedures and localisations. Provide mentorship, supervision and training to trainee mammographers and assistant practitioners within the service. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

DCR / BSc (Hons) in Radiography UK Postgraduate award at masters level in Mammography (theory and practice)

Desirable

Two years professional experience post-qualification

Registration

Essential

HPC registration

Physical Skills

Essential

To hold a clean driving licence and own a car.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

Understanding of NHSBS Programme. Familiarisation and understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation To have working knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

Good standard of written, verbal and interpersonal skills To be able to maintain a high professional standard and maintain good relationships under pressure Ability to vary communication style according to audience and clinical situation Ability to work as part of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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