Band 6 Specialist Radiographer

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team undertaking high quality mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT. Duties will be undertaken at South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit and the associated mobile screening unit according to NHSBSP guidelines and South Birmingham Breast Unit QMS operating procedures. Duties may also be undertaken at Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals. The post holder has responsibility for the assistant practitioners and radiographic helper staff and in addition the post holder will participate in the training for other members of the team in all aspects of digital mammography, standard image guided interventional procedures, and digital imaging.

Trainees would be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a positive/welcoming environment for clients/patients.
• To ensure daily collection of documentation and supplies from The Breast Screening Unit for use on the Mobile Units.
• To ensure that the mobile unit is maintained as a suitable environment for staff and clients by checking for and reporting any external/internal damage prior to use.
• Undertakes cleaning of equipment and interior of mobiles, where necessary in-line with the trusts control of infection policy.
• To report deficiencies in domestic cleaning arrangements as required in the service level agreement.
• To ensure the X-ray equipment is secured before the trailer is moved.
• To maintain daily stocks on mobile unit to meet service requirements.
• To report any loss or damage of stock to the Superintendent radiographer.
• To take responsibility for the relevant legislation relating to Health and Safety, COSHH, IR (ME) R 2017, IRR regulations, Infection Prevention Control and Fire Procedures.
• To take responsibility for suspending/ceasing the screening list due to equipment failure or hazardous working conditions, in-line with NHSBSP publication number 32.
• To take responsibility to contact relevant agencies to rectify any problems at the earliest opportunity.
• To inform Modality Lead Radiographer of all actions undertaken.
• To ensure that the mobile screening unit is left secure/alarmed when leaving the unit.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

• Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
• Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• General Education and Qualifications
• As required for university entry to Radiography Degree course
• Professional Qualifications
• Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• State registered radiographer.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

• Experience in breast screening

Additional Criteria

• Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative.
• Must be able to train and influence colleagues.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Must participate in audit activities.
• Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• Personal Attributes
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Desire to perform well both professionally and personally.
• Caring, empathetic approach to patients/carers.
• Knowledge of NHS BSP

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.