Job summary
Employer heading
Mammographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 鈥骋辞辞诲鈥 with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.听 The Trust鈥檚 overall rating has also improved to 鈥榞ood鈥.听 This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.听 Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is听鈥淲orking together to provide outstanding care for our community.鈥
We are听Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are听Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are听Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are听Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don鈥檛 you come and join us.听 We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. 听
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Diversity is what makes us interesting鈥 Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by听calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Mammographer听听to join our busy Breast Centre based in Reading.听 We are a friendly multi-disciplinary team听 providing a first class service to our patients.听 Our staff rotate through our Screening and symptomatic services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and remote sites around West Berkshire.听
In addition to holding the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or relevant Radiography Degree, you must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Award in Mammography or Certificate of Competence in Mammography from the College of Radiographers听 Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and currently residing in the United Kingdom. This position is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act and is therefore only open to female applicants.
Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required. The mobile Breast Screening Units are relocatable around West Berkshire, and not always accessible via public transport. 听
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Main duties of the job
Participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
Provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.
Required to work within the West Berkshire Breast Screening Centre based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the听 mammography suite in the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire Hospital听 and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
Working for our organisation
The West Berkshire Breast Screening Service at present provides regular screening for 78,000 women over 3 years in a Breast Screening unit located opposite The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and on two mobiles which visit various sites around the lovely countryside of West Berkshire.听 In addition we also cover the symptomatic service within the Royal Berkshire Hospital and West Berkshire Community Hospital .
We have recently upgraded two of our x-ray machines to Siemens Revelations, both with associated Biopsy & Tomosynthesis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the provision of a breast screening imaging and diagnostic service for the West Berkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Service
The post holder will provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high quality care by supporting their physical and psychological needs.
The postholder will be a role model for the profession and will participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff
They will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and be responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needs
The post is based in the West Berkshire Breast Screening Unit, which is part of the Radiology Department of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The postholder will be required to work within the Radiology Department, the Breast Screening Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital and on the community based Mobile Screening Unit(s)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5
- Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within a breast screening or symptomatic breast service
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent recognised qualification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent radiographic qualification, DCR(R)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wendy Bayliss
- Job title
- West Berkshire Breast Screening Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183228282
- Additional information
Claire Morris, Lead Mammographer/Practice Educator
Linlin Rong, Lead Mammographer (Symptomatic)
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