University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a trainee Mammographer to join our multi-professional team at Princess Anne Hospital Breast Unit in Southampton. The service delivers both primary breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The breast unit is fully digital with three mammography units, one being a tomosynthesis system. In addition we have three mobile units to provide primary screening to our catchment area.

About us

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR HCPC registered radiographers Degree (BSc Honours in Radiography or equivalent qualification) Experience working in X-ray Willingness to take part in a flexible rota Evidence of role specific continuing professional development Team work ethic Flexible and adaptable You will need to be able to drive, be willing to travel to our remote locations and have full driving license

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
• Able and willing to undertake the Postgraduate Qualification in Mammography
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in a breast screening unit
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Microsoft Office skills
• Communication
• Working under pressure
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Emotional intelligence
• Time management
• Working autonomously
• Taking the initiative
• Interpersonal skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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