This is a fabulous opportunity for a Senior Radiographer with Mammography experience to take the next step in your career.
The service includes the Screening & Symptomatic Service based at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with three mobile vans covering the South Essex area. We screen around 25,000 women per year.
We run three recently refurbished in 2022 & 2023 Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and 2 Ultrasound rooms, with dedicated waiting areas for screening and symptomatic.
We have 3 mobile screening units operating across South Essex and recently installed remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography, alongside our current research audits and training programs.
We support ongoing leadership development and developing advanced practitioners. The service has supported the national breast fellowship program and has managed to recruit several graduates to support their ongoing career development.
Southend is also located close to two mainlines into London and an International airport, along with the longest pleasure pier in the UK.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
To provide the full mammographic service for the symptomatic service. To provide information to the clients attending screening. To recognise when there is a need to call for professional help (breakdowns etc.). To be the Supervising Radiographer for Assistant Practitioner staff members.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. To achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
B.Sc. in Radiography or D.C.R. or equivalent 12 months clinical radiography experience Current HCPC registration Knowledge of current IR(ME)R guidance
Desirable
Post graduate award in mammographic studies (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography). Supervision experience
Experience
Essential
Current participation in PACS and QA processes within the department
Desirable
Previous Experience working in Breast Screening
Personal Qualities
Essential
Evidence of leading a team
Skills
Essential
Good communication skills IT Literate
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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The service includes the Screening & Symptomatic Service based at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with three mobile vans covering the South Essex area. We screen around 25,000 women per year.
We run three recently refurbished in 2022 & 2023 Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and 2 Ultrasound rooms, with dedicated waiting areas for screening and symptomatic.
We have 3 mobile screening units operating across South Essex and recently installed remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography, alongside our current research audits and training programs.
We support ongoing leadership development and developing advanced practitioners. The service has supported the national breast fellowship program and has managed to recruit several graduates to support their ongoing career development.
Southend is also located close to two mainlines into London and an International airport, along with the longest pleasure pier in the UK.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
To provide the full mammographic service for the symptomatic service. To provide information to the clients attending screening. To recognise when there is a need to call for professional help (breakdowns etc.). To be the Supervising Radiographer for Assistant Practitioner staff members.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best. To achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
B.Sc. in Radiography or D.C.R. or equivalent 12 months clinical radiography experience Current HCPC registration Knowledge of current IR(ME)R guidance
Desirable
Post graduate award in mammographic studies (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography). Supervision experience
Experience
Essential
Current participation in PACS and QA processes within the department
Desirable
Previous Experience working in Breast Screening
Personal Qualities
Essential
Evidence of leading a team
Skills
Essential
Good communication skills IT Literate
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
390-CSS-SO-9425 #J-18808-Ljbffr
