Band 6 Mammographers required for NHS Trust

Are you a passionate and dedicated Mammographer looking for a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare industry? We are excited to announce an opening for a Mammographer at a leading NHS trust in the East Midlands.

 As a Mammographer, you will play a crucial role in our patient’s healthcare journey. Your expertise in operating mammography equipment to produce images of the breast will aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases.  If you are a certified Mammographer with a strong patient-focused approach, and you’re looking to make a significant impact in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients, explaining procedures and answering any questions they may have.
2. Mammogram Procedures: Perform mammogram procedures, ensuring accurate positioning of the breast to optimise imaging of breast tissue.
3. Equipment Maintenance: Monitor and perform quality assurance tests for specialist X-ray equipment to ensure that it’s used safely within set parameters.
4. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records, including details of the procedure and any notable observations.
5. Team Collaboration: Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to discuss findings and determine the best course of action for the patient.
6. Continuous Improvement: Participate in audit processes and identify, report and resolve problems, supporting continuous improvement in quality for all radiographic aspects of breast screening service delivery.

Skills:

1. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact with patients and healthcare professionals. The ability to explain complex medical procedures in simple terms is crucial.
2. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and make decisions based on this. Mammographers must be able to identify abnormalities in mammograms and know when further testing may be necessary.
3. Technical Skills: Comfortable with new technologies and working to comply with national guidelines and regulations. Mammographers must be proficient in using mammography equipment and maintaining it.
4. Attention to Detail: Mammographers must pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of their work and the safety of their patients.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues with equipment or during procedures. Mammographers must be able to think quickly and make decisions in high-pressure situations.
6. Continual Learning: The healthcare field is always evolving, so mammographers must be committed to learning about new technologies and techniques to provide the best care possible.

Training and Development:

The NHS breast screening programme provides a framework for audit and for identifying, reporting and resolving problems, supporting continuous improvement in quality for all radiographic aspects of breast screening service delivery.

Requirements to Apply:

• An updated CV.
• A copy of your Passport.
• HCPC Registration Proof.
• Hold or be prepared to take a UK Regulated Qualifications Framework level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography or hold an equivalent level of training from your country of education.

Please note that we are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are current residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. Please visit this link for more information – https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/code-practice-red-and-amber-list-countries 

How to Apply?

Please follow the link through to the Pulsejobs.com website and click “Apply” on the advert page. Alternatively, please email the documents above directly to jobs.uk@pulsejobs.com and a member of the team will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

About Us:

Pulse International is the leading UK International Recruitment partner to NHS organisations across the UK. We are part of Acacium Group, the UK’s largest healthcare solutions partner offering staffing, managed services and innovative delivery models to health and social care systems and the global life sciences industry. We are focused on using our experience and capabilities to improve people’s lives, through expert healthcare, social care and life sciences.