The North Yorkshire Breast Imaging Unit is housed in a purpose built building, which integrates both Imaging and Outpatient Services and the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is an essential requirement for this vacancy.
Working in this well-functioning unit is a rewarding experience. We have excellent cross team relationships with Surgery, Pathology, Oncology and Breast Care Nurses.
The unit provides the base site for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme, which covers the beautiful North Yorkshire Region. It is also the centre for the provision of a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service to the population of York, providing one stop and follow up services. We are proud of our excellent links with the Symptomatic Breast Services across the region.
Not got your PG Certificate in Mammography? We offer a full training programme (12-18 months), and whilst training there is an adjustment in pay in accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 21 guidance during the training period.
The unit is forward thinking, and it is a reference site for Hologic and SECTRA equipment within the area. Screening is provided on 3 mobile Mammography Units, which cover over 21 locations around the county, one static unit situated in York and one in Scarborough.
The service is delivered across the week in 2 second stage screening clinics, with clinical assessment supported by Breast Care Nurses and Biopsy support provided by Advanced Practitioners, 3 one stop Symptomatic Clinics and 5 Symptomatic follow up clinics.
The service has embraced role development, and alongside the Specialist Breast Radiologists has; 4 Consultant Radiographers and 5 Advanced Practitioners, providing roles in Film Reading Biopsy and Ultrasound.
Sound like a great place to work? It is!
Please note: that the essential character of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is that it is a mobile single-sex service. Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational qualification for the post holder to be female as an exception to the Equality Act 2.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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