Advanced Practitioner Mammographer

Job overview

*Subject to job matching*

This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner Mammographer in X-Ray Guided Interventional Procedures to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

The service includes the East Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic Service based at Macclesfield District General Hospital.  One mobile van covers the Stockport area and when required, screening cover is also provided for Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust site.

There are three Siemens Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and three Ultrasound rooms. The Stockport mobile screening unit serves across the Stockport area with remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site.

This is an exciting time to join the team, as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography.

Hours per week: 37.5

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Undertake X-Ray Guided Interventional Procedures and Image Interpretation Course.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to our patients/clients within the screening and symptomatic breast unit.

Support and deputise for the Clinical lead in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, diagnostic Breast imaging service, through effective management of staff, facilities, and innovative use of available resources.

Assist the Manager and fellow Mammographers to ensure optimisation of staffing and service provision.

Demonstrate excellent clinical competence with in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of mammography examinations.

Provide training and supervision of junior colleagues and provide advice and guidance utilising advanced knowledge and skills in this specialist area.

Undertake administrative duties as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.