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Band 6 Specialist Mammographer - Breast Unit with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, West Midlands
Here at South Birmingham Breast Screening, we need motivated, full-time (37.5 hours) or part time Band 6 Radiographers to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. Successful applicants must have the Post Grad Award in Mammography, a Radiography Degree or equivalent, and current HCPC Registration. Our team is responsible for providing symptomatic and screening mammography for South Birmingham. We have two mobiles and a static base at Birmingham Womens Hospital. Our fully digital service enables us to provide a consistently high standard of Breast imaging. Please note that this is not a training post and applicants must have the Post graduate award in mammography (or older equivalent) plus experience of working in Breast Screening and symptomatic Breast Services. * To undertake high quality screening mammography at base unit and mobile screening unit. * To undertake high quality mammography and associated specialised radiographic techniques at assessment and symptomatic clinics in the static units and mobile unit. * To carry out mammography examinations that are adequate for radiological interpretation in 97% of cases. * To perform regular QA tests on the X-ray equipment (mobiles and static) and ensure that results are accurately documented and appropriately actioned and to inform the Superintendent Radiographer or Lead QA Radiographer of any results which are outside agreed parameters, or, if the post-holder is the most senior in the department, to take appropriate actions to resolve the problem (following discussions with medical physics). * To work flexibly by working occasional unsociable hours to accommodate service requirements. * To check and document identity and demographic details of patients/clients according to departmental practice for screening and symptomatic patients/clients. * To note any reported breast problems and observe and note any significant clinical signs and symptoms according to QMS standard operating procedures whilst not raising anxiety levels in the clients/ patients. * To ensure clients/patients receive a comprehensive explanation about the mammogram and expected time for receiving their results. About us Main duties and tasks continued: To perform accurate standard mammography examinations in a sensitive and professional manner, adhering to a six minute time constraint and be able to adapt techniques to individual patients/clients.To perform specialised mammography views in assessment and symptomatic clinics as well as using specialised equipment to allow radiologists to perform accurate biopsies on impalpable lesions. To be aware of the needs of the individual woman and be able to communicate effectively with clients/patients who come from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviour, learning or physical disabilities, or who have just been given bad news. * To demonstrate and communicate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive atmospheres ensuring that complex and sensitive information is understood by patients and carers. * To adhere to departmental regulations with particular regard to IRME(R) 2019, IRR 2019 and local rules of practice at UHB. * To take part in regular PGMI image analysis and clinical audit sessions of mammography standards to maintain a technical repeat rate of less than 3%. For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description