Clinical Specialist Mammographer

HCA Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Job description

Role: Clinical Specialist Mammographer

Site: The Lister Hospital, London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Times: 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 08:00am and 19:00pm
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover For One Year)
Salary: Up to £54,500 dependent on skills and experience.

The Lister Hospital Campus is excited to be delivering exceptional care for our patients at our new Outpatients clinic dedicated to delivering Healthcare for Women. We are actively recruiting for a Clinical Specialist Mammographer on a one year fixed term contract to join our team at The Lister Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

The Breast Unit can deliver a range of breast exams and procedures with the majority of our examinations being part of a one-stop or triple assessment clinic. We also offer self-referrals for Mammography screening.

As a Specialist Mammographer, you'll be joining our hard working Breast Unit team, being a team player, helping to keep the service running as efficiently as possible. We'll look to you to undertake and perform all Mammography procedures including 2D and 3D Mammography, screening mammograms, interventional procedures in breast and assisting in ultrasounds. You may also be required to rotate into another modality, depending on your experience, such as Plain Film, MRI or CT, to maintain your competence and help provide cover as and when required.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform quality control functions related to mammography.
• Undertake all administrative duties such as bookings and reporting involved in the Mammography service.
• Utilise and understand the PACS and DR/CR system.
• Participate in symptomatic breast clinics.
• Carry out screening mammography.
• Assist with ultrasounds including procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, drainages, localisation.
• Perform stereotactic biopsies with consultant breast radiologists.
• Participate in late shifts for evening breast clinics.
• Participate in the rotation of Mammographers to other sites associated with the facility namely Chiswick Medical Centre.

What you'll bring:

• HCPC registration.
• Relevant post Graduate experience with a PGCert in Mammography/Breast Imaging.
• Mammography experience in the UK.
• In depth knowledge of processes and procedures in Mammography.
• Computer literate - intermediate to advanced level.

Why HCA UK?

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Mammographer, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other.