Senior Mammographer, Bradford

Job summary Qualified Band 6 Mammographer working in Pennine Breast Imaging (Band 5 trainee applicants welcome with band 6 role on completion of training and preceptorship). To undertake screening and symptomatic mammograms and assist in mammographic procedures on women referred for further examinations. Participate in the departmental quality assurance programme. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team undertaking mammograms in the screening and symptomatic service. The post will involve working on mobile units in the community and at the base unit at SLH in Bradford. Work in recall clinics assisting advanced practitioners and radiologists with interventional procedures. Maintain the departmental quality assurance programme. Job responsibilities Undertaking mammograms in the screening and symptomatic services using empathy and ensuring the highest standard of radiographic technique to maintain NHSBSP standards. Work at the base unit at Saint Luke's Hospital in Bradford and on mobile units in the community, being accountable for the management of satellite clinics. Maintain departmental quality assurance programme undertaking QA checks on equipment. Assist Radiologists and Advanced Practitioners with interventional procedures and correct handling of specimens. Person Specification Experience Essential Organisational and leadership skills NHSBSP experience Desirable Knowledge and willingness to undertake research projects Previous experience in clinical supervising and mentoring within the NHSBSP Skills Essential Interpersonal skills & communication skills Keyboard skills Computer skills Self-motivating Ability to work under pressure Proactive in maintaining standards by active research and personal audit, with the aim to continually improve working practice Resourcefulness to work at different daily locations and adapt techniques to each location Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHSBSP Commitment to CPD Willing to undertake any relevant training/courses Ongoing supervision and training of Assistant Practitioners and post graduate Radiographers Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography / Diploma College of Radiographers HPC registered Desirable College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammographic Practice Mentoring qualification Further Education Teaching Certificate

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