The opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer (trainee or qualified) to join a progressive and motivated breast imaging team at Buckinghamshire Breast Unit.

If you are a qualified radiographer looking to specialise or a qualified mammographer looking for a new challenge. We are keen to attract staff who wish to progress, the unit has a long history of encouraging this whether clinically or managerial. If you do not hold a UK qualification for mammography, then you will need to attend a recognised postgraduate course and formal training will be provided. If you are an international applicant, you will need to have IELTS at level 7.

The postholder will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team based at the purpose-built Bucks Breast Unit on the Wycombe Hospital site in High Wycombe. We also have 2 mobile units that provide screening for the women of Buckinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

• To produce high standard of images.
• To ensure that a patient centred approach is always maintained.
• To provide highly skilled and specialised Mammography within asymptomatic and screening setting
• Participate in the mobile breast screening service on a flexible basis across all sites.
• Participate as required in the NHSBSP assessment clinics and provide effective support for consultant staff.
• To work without supervision in mammography, managing own workload and organisation of junior colleagues.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Radiography
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses

Desirable

• Certificate in Mammography

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Mammography experience
• Experience of QA

Desirable

• Supervision and training of Junior colleagues

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ionising Radiation Legislation
• Manual handling skills
• Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/ patients and provide written reports.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
• Computer literate
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Appraisal and objective setting

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Travel to other sites and car driver
• Flexible to cover annual leave/sickness

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

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