Clinical Specialist Mammographer (Internal Only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme for a Clinical Specialist Mammographer.

This post is also offered as a trainee post for the ideal candidate. This will be supported by a robust plan which you will be expected to commit to.

• You will train towards all areas of advance Practice in Mammography, (biopsies, Film reading and Ultrasound)

The service includes the Screening & Symptomatic Service based at East Cheshire NHS Trust and when needed, screening cover is also provided for Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust site

We run Screening and symptomatic services at East Cheshire/Macclesfield with three Siemens Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and 3 Ultrasound rooms. The Stockport mobile screening unit serves across the Stockport area

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

The post holder will lead in developing and delivering high quality patient centred care and working with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Directorate and Trust objectives.

Hours per week: 30

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take a lead role in facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of this service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care within the Breast Imaging department.

• To remain an active member of the clinical radiography team carrying out the full range of radiographic duties.

• To provide reports and diagnosis on screening and symptomatic mammograms in accordance with national and local protocols, initiating further investigations as required.

• Participate in personal and departmental audit of mammographic reporting and recall procedures.

• To perform breast ultrasound within symptomatic and assessment clinics with an imaging Consultant. To perform ultrasound guided interventional procedures including cyst aspirations, image-guided fine needle aspiration and core biopsies. Also ultrasound guided localisation of lesions prior to breast surgery. Issue autonomous reports on these procedures.

• Participate in personal and departmental audit of ultrasound procedures.

• To provide an ultrasound service for clinics and manage symptomatic breast ultrasound lists, perform biopsies where appropriate and direct patient care.

• Participate in training and supervision of medical staff and students attached to breast unit.

• Attend audit and multi-disciplinary meetings.

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 www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk 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).

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.