We are a small, friendly team committed to providing a first class breast imaging service. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital.

We have a breast screening population of approx. 58,000 women and also deliver symptomatic breast imaging for the women of North Northamptonshire, including 7 one-stop breast clinics per week and 150 surveillance mammograms per month,

The role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.

Main duties of the job

Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 6 Radiographer to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography, or be willing to work towards this by undertaking a post graduate award in mammography.

We are pro-active unit in implementing new breast imaging technologies and regularly perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) as part of our imaging pathway.

We undertake both CESM and Tomosynthesis guided biopsies.

The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging and applications are welcome from radiographers looking for a career change to specialise in mammography.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Certificate of competence in Mammography
• Current Registration with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience in performing breast screening and symptomatic mammography
• Sound knowledge of the applications of IR(ME)R regulations
• Experience of dealing with anxious/distressed women.
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the NHSBSP

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Methodical with a good eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload/delegate tasks and ensure smooth workflow of clinics
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing working environments
• Self motivated and committed to service delivery within the NHSBSP
• Car driver with access to a vehicle for travelling to the mobile screening unit
• Must be prepared to work as part of a team

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

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264-6275256-MED