The closing date is 30th Jan 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) 24/1/25
Job summary
If you are a qualified Radiographer come and train to be a mammographer and join our dynamic team at the Breast care centre at Musgrove Park Hospital. You will be working with a team who provide both Symptomatic and National Breast Screening Services across Somerset. You will be working with up to date breast imaging equipment offering Tomosynthesis for breast assessment. You will also be part of the team providing the National breast screening service travelling to and working on mobile units around Somerset. Main duties, tasks & skills required
We will train you to obtain a post graduate certificate in mammography. Training is nationally and in-house and will usually take about 1 year. You will be able to perform good mammograms to a national standard, work in assessment clinics, assist with breast biopsy, and learn extra imaging techniques. You will work with the symptomatic team performing mammograms and follow-up mammograms. You will become efficient on all the IT and imaging systems in the centre to work efficiently in the team. About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Job description
You will be working in both the symptomatic and screening breast services. You will be expected to travel to the mobile units a few days a week. You will be working in symptomatic and assessment clinics each day. You will be performing good national standard mammograms, performing extra views and assisting with stereotactic breast biopsy. You will be trained in all the hospital and national IT systems needed to work efficiently. You will be supporting other members of the team in both services. You will be chaperoning for symptomatic clinics and biopsy examinations. You will take part in daily and weekly Quality assurance testing on all imaging equipment. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
The candidate will need a post graduate certificate in Radiography. Also hold a British driving license and be prepared to drive out to a mobile screening unit in and around Somerset. The candidate must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with compassion and empathy due to working in a cancer service. Desirable
Two years experience in Radiography. Experience
Essential
Two years experience working as a qualified radiographer. Desirable
as above Additional Criteria
Essential
as above Desirable
as above 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Lesley Stephenson lesley.stephenson@somersetft.nhs.uk 01823343516 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 6 Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time Reference number
184-OL-OR-1752 Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 24/1/25
Job summary
If you are a qualified Radiographer come and train to be a mammographer and join our dynamic team at the Breast care centre at Musgrove Park Hospital. You will be working with a team who provide both Symptomatic and National Breast Screening Services across Somerset. You will be working with up to date breast imaging equipment offering Tomosynthesis for breast assessment. You will also be part of the team providing the National breast screening service travelling to and working on mobile units around Somerset. Main duties, tasks & skills required
We will train you to obtain a post graduate certificate in mammography. Training is nationally and in-house and will usually take about 1 year. You will be able to perform good mammograms to a national standard, work in assessment clinics, assist with breast biopsy, and learn extra imaging techniques. You will work with the symptomatic team performing mammograms and follow-up mammograms. You will become efficient on all the IT and imaging systems in the centre to work efficiently in the team. About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Job description
You will be working in both the symptomatic and screening breast services. You will be expected to travel to the mobile units a few days a week. You will be working in symptomatic and assessment clinics each day. You will be performing good national standard mammograms, performing extra views and assisting with stereotactic breast biopsy. You will be trained in all the hospital and national IT systems needed to work efficiently. You will be supporting other members of the team in both services. You will be chaperoning for symptomatic clinics and biopsy examinations. You will take part in daily and weekly Quality assurance testing on all imaging equipment. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
The candidate will need a post graduate certificate in Radiography. Also hold a British driving license and be prepared to drive out to a mobile screening unit in and around Somerset. The candidate must be able to speak English and communicate effectively with compassion and empathy due to working in a cancer service. Desirable
Two years experience in Radiography. Experience
Essential
Two years experience working as a qualified radiographer. Desirable
as above Additional Criteria
Essential
as above Desirable
as above 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. UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Lesley Stephenson lesley.stephenson@somersetft.nhs.uk 01823343516 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 6 Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time Reference number
184-OL-OR-1752 Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA
#J-18808-Ljbffr
