Stereocore Biopsy Mammographer

Job overview

This senior role in breast imaging combines working autonomously as an Enhanced Practitioner using specialist skills in stereotactic procedures (core biopsies, vacuum- assisted biopsies +/- vacuum-assisted excisions) together with maintaining mammography skills, working with the team in both the static units based at the Mermaid Centre in the Royal Cornwall hospital and working on the mobile units located in various locations within the community.

There is an opportunity for the applicant to complete mammography interpretation training to join the existing team of seven film readers in the unit.

As a senior member of the breast imaging team, you will be a role model and will lead the team working alongside you in your clinics and will work closely with the Radiologists and the Consultant Radiographer.

You will support the Lead Radiographer and wider management team in the day-to-day leadership and management of the department.

You will promote evidence based best practice together with high standards of clinical x-ray guided interventional procedures and breast imaging to encourage and motivate your peers to achieve their potential. You will be a source of expert clinical opinion in stereotactic breast interventional procedures.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with Radiologists, the admin and clerical team, nursing team and all other modality team leaders to ensure optimum service provision

To ensure professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, regularly review practice, in accordance with local and national policies and guidelines where appropriate.

To work as part of a team providing flexible service delivery as required.

Demonstrate high degree of clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in breast imaging, offering advice and support to radiographers, clinicians and other health care professionals.

To supervise and provide clinical expertise to radiographers, APs, CISWs and undergraduate students when necessary.

To support the team leader in absence management, recruitment and other HR duties where appropriate.

To spend at least 50% of working time carrying out advanced clinical practice

To assist in managing  the breast imaging department, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Actively pursue a programme of CPD and maintain a personal record of professional development, suitable for registration purposes as required

Support other staff to meet their CPD requirements.

Promote an environment that fosters innovation and service improvement.

Maintain standards as set out in the QA Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening Radiology

Participate in evening and weekend work as required by the needs of the service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.