Specialist Radiographer Mammographer

Job overview

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An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic radiographer to join the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast service.

North Tees and Hartlepool Breast unit is recognised for providing both high level quality care to our patients and exceptional learning opportunities for all members of the team.

You will assist the Breast Services Lead, Programme Clinical Administrator and Clinical Advanced Practitioner in the organisation and effective delivery of both the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.

Mammography experience is preferred but not essential. If required the successful candidate can expect full training and support in developing the skills required to participate fully in ensuring delivery of a high quality patient-centred service.  If the candidate requires training they will be employed at Band 5 until training is complete.

Main duties of the job

As a member of our team, you will help deliver highly skilled patient focused care within the Breast Imaging Service throughout County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire.

The post holder will perform mammography examinations in accordance with current departmental guidelines, policies and protocols, while providing a high level of patient care.

The post holder will be able to produce good quality diagnostic images while safely using highly complex technical mammography equipment.

Good communication is essential as you will be expected to communicate effectively with patients their relatives and carers and other professionals working in the trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist the Breast Services Lead, Programme Clinical Administrator and Clinical Advanced Practitioner in the organisation and effective delivery of the both the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.

Act as an unsupervised practitioner demonstrating experience and professional competency. Ensure a high standard of mammographic technique, GDU personal audits and peer review as per NHSBSP guidelines

Participate  in the QA equipment programme whilst you follow and observe Local Rules/IRMER principles.

Deliver leadership to the clinical mammography team to provide a high standard of patient care.

There are two posts available currently 30 hours (4 days) and 22.5 hours (3days).