Breast Screening Radiographer

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic radiographer/mammographer to join our team. We are the Chelmsford and Colchester Breast Screening Unit serving the population of North and Mid-Essex. This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, however we would be happy to accept part time with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We have 11 mobile screening sites including Clacton, Braintree and South Woodham Ferrers.

Two major hospitals are within our catchment area so working in rapid diagnostic clinics is part of the weekly workload. Both Broomfield and Colchester hospitals are equipped with state of the art GE Pristina Mammography machines, 2D and 3D are regularly used in assessment clinics and in Colchester CEM (Contrast Enhanced Mammography) has been introduced.

A qualified Mammographer holding a Post Graduate Award in Mammography is desirable. However, Radiographers with a BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) would be considered for a Band 5 training post progressing to a Band 6 post once qualified.

We would welcome you for an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

• To produce high quality mammographic images, within the NHS Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic mammography services across North and Mid Essex, at both static and mobile sites.
• To participate in an effective Quality Control Programme to maintain the highest of standards as required by the NHSBSP.
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care.
• To provide professional supervision and guidance to all more junior members of staff.
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development and other developmental activities.
• To act as an information resource for clerical staff, radiography students and all visitors to the Breast Unit and cascade knowledge to trainee mammography radiographers and assistant practitioners.

Advanced Practice is supported within the department with radiographers film reading, performing Interventional procedures, cannulating for CEM and carrying out audits. A robust appraisal system is in place and staff wellbeing and patient experience is at the heart of everything we do.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• HCPC registered.
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Practice or willingness to undertake this training.
• Member of Society of Radiographers (or other indemnity insurance).
• Experience of clinical audit.

Experience

• Post graduate general radiography experience or other life experience.
• Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR 99.
• Understanding of evidence based practice.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Multidisciplinary team working.
• Previous mentoring/training experience.
• Willingness to undertake further post graduate training.

Knowledge

• Evidence of knowledge of NHSBSP, cancer services and breast care.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Understanding of QMS.
• Confident with PACS processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.