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Job summary

Main area
Mammography
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
60 hours per week (Any full or part time combination within the allocated availability)
Job ref
412-DCSS-6968861
Employer
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leighton Hospital
Town
Crewe
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Mammographer

Band 6

Job overview

To assist in the provision of a breast imaging service to the highest quality standards, using the skills and resources available within the department effectively and efficiently. The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all radiographic duties associated with the Breast Screening programme and the symptomatic breast imaging service, including radiographic assessment of tissue samples. 

To ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by making sure that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.

Collect, collate and report information, ensuring that accurate patient records and documentation are maintained.

Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and cooperation.

Undertake equipment testing according to the agreed quality assurance programme and document results, taking action when results are out of tolerances.

Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and to self-enhance performance and promote best practice.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An experienced and competent radiographer who will assist in the provision of a breast imaging service to the highest quality standards, using the skills and resources available within the department effectively and efficiently. The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

See attached Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Radiography or equivalent
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography
Desirable criteria
  • Currently registered with HCPC

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and difficult situations
  • IT skills/experience of working with digital images/PACs
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS breast screening programme and standards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting
  • Previous mammography experience
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NBSS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareNHS Rainbow badgePrince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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
DENISE DAVIES
Job title
SUPERINTENDENT RADIOGRAPHER
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01270 278263