Mammographer

Job Title: Mammographer

Grade: Band 7

Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Churchill base – community role

Ward/Dept: Radiography

Hours: Full time – Up to 37.5 hours per week (would consider part time)

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, (at least 2 full days a week) As rostered, 7:30-3:30, 8-4, 9-5, 9:30-5:30, 10-6

Pay Rates – Day: £22.40

The Role

We are looking for a team lead Mammographer, to carry out specialist Mammography imaging, training, and other related duties, provided by the OUH NHSFT at sites across Oxfordshire. The post holder must be qualified to work as an operator/practitioner within Diagnostic Radiography as defined by IR(ME)R (2017).

The Trust/Ward/Department

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. It provides a wide range of general and specialist services as well as playing a central role in the local community. Being based in the city of Oxford, the hospital is easy to reach and has excellent access to London.

There will be opportunities to supervise the clinical placement of physiotherapy students from Oxford Brookes and Coventry Universities. There are excellent opportunities for Continued Professional Development through in-service training, and on-going peer support and clinical supervision.

The Responsibilities

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below – as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• Working in conjunction with the Manager and Deputy, duties include: The daily organisation of the breast imaging services, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high quality, effective and flexible service, that is responsive to the needs of the screening clients, symptomatic patients, their clinicians, relatives, and carers.
• The supervision and training of Radiographers, Assistant/Associate Practitioners, and other health professionals as part of a National Breast Education Centre. Assist in ultrasound clinics.
• To be responsible for own clinical work and professional development. Will support service development and help improve/maintain the quality of the service through quality assurance programmes and departmental audit.
• The post holder will support clinical governance and work as part of a team with other disciplines towards shared objectives.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent

UK Post Graduate qualification in Mammography

Current HPC registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in line with personal development plan

Significant experience in a hospital setting

Post graduate training and work experience in Mammography

NHS Radiography Experience

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407 552
• Stakeholder pension scheme

Please contact Nicole on 03330144370 for more info.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £22.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 59298