Band 7 CELBSS Breast Screening Mammographer

Job overview

Senior Radiographer (Mammographer) – Band 7 Post

In Breast Screening (Central & East London Breast Screening)

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is the host trust for the North London Breast Screening Service (NLBSS), Central and East London Breast Screening Service (CELBSS) and the London Administration Hub

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic Mammographers for full and part time posts to join our expanding CELBSS team.  This dynamic service would be a great opportunity for an individual looking to enhance their career development.

We also support Mammographers wishing to return to practice.

CELBSS offers screening in seven locations across London including Camden, Islington, City and Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

All applicants should have valid UK HCPC (Health Professions Council) registration; the post holder must be a qualified radiographer holding the Diploma (DCR) or Degree (BSc) in Radiography. The post holder must have successfully completed the PgCert award at Masters Level (or equivalent) in Mammography at a recognised Training centre.

Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants can be considered. This is in line with the defined exceptions in the Equality Act 2010, known as Genuine Occupational Requirements (GOQ).

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be a qualified radiographer holding the Diploma (DCR) or Degree (BSc) in Radiography. Currently registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC). The post holder must have successfully completed the Pg Cert award at Masters Level (or equivalent) in Mammography at a recognised Training centre.  The post holder must be a specialist in mammography. The key task is to perform mammography examinations in the static units and on mobile vans.  The post-holder will work alongside experienced staff, trainees and Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners whilst taking part in a rota system between the Static sites and mobiles at Mile End hospital, Stratford Poly clinic, Barts Hospital, Leyton Mills, Kentish Town and occasionally at NLBSS sited at Edgware hospital. Shift working and weekend working has been introduced at some sites, so flexible working and the willingness to embrace change is necessary. To become familiar with and take part in Breast Screening Quality Assurance and audit, liaising closely with the unit Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent’s and Quality Assurance (QA) radiographer. To work in assessment clinics as part of a multidisciplinary team and be competent in all aspects of the assessment process and act as Lead Radiographer when required.

May be asked to assist with all tasks associated with the running of the breast screening unit including audit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full details of the role in the attached Job Description or please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk