Mammographer/Trainee

Job overview

Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer or Trainee Mammographer.     Training Posts will be at band 5 (subject to AfC Banding)  with uplift to band 6 on completion of  required qualification.

We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic female* Mammographers or Radiographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service

The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking with excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential. Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.

If you are a qualified radiographer, this opportunity allows you to train in mammography by completing the PG Cert in Mammography Practice.

Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging.  Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and  at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.

The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service  and are supportive  and actively promote  continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging. To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB’s and localisations. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department’s quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly.  Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
• Participate in service development initiatives
• Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service

• Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
• Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
• Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice
• Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy
• Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
• Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017
• Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken
• Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota
• Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures
• Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students
• Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required
• Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies
• To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).