Clinical Lead Mammographer

Job information Clinical Lead Mammographer from the Company Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, this latest Clinical Lead Mammographer job vacancy is located in the city Blackpool. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Healthcare field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer with experiences of working within the Breast Symptomatic services or NHSBS program. This position is to take on the role as Clinical lead Mammographer, working within a busy symptomatic unit based at Blackpool Teaching Hospital. The post holder will possess or is willing to work towards a PgC in advanced clinical practices in either mammography film reading or breast interventional procedures. The unit has a dedicated team of mammographers and advanced practitioners to help support the day to day running of the services. We have 2 Selenia Dimensions with Tomosynthesis and 2 Ultrasound rooms. We help facilitate the daily rapid access clinics and follow up services. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to our patients/clients within the symptomatic breast unit. Undertake film reading duties, as per NBSS under guidance of the Clinical Director. Must possess good interpersonal skills as the post-holder will have daily contact with patients and public & working relationships with a wide variety of staff, including all Breast Service personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, managers & support staff. Provide sound professional leadership to all staff within the area, working in close collaboration and co-operation with other health care professionals. To undertake administrative duties as required. To perform assessment mammography and interventional radiography, assist where necessary with all interventional procedures both in mammography and Ultrasound imaging, handling specimens when necessary. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south. We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Post holder is responsible for the assisting with the management of the Symptomatic Breast Service. Managerially and professionally reporting to the General Radiology Manager and the Radiology Professional lead, the post holder is responsible for developing a quality Mammography service that is efficient, responsive, and meet the requirements of the organisation and the wider community. To engage with trust wide Radiologists and Radiographers, driving improvement and efficient working practices using evidence-based protocols and procedures. The post holder is also responsible for ensuring that the available capacity of the Mammography service is sufficient to meet the needs of the trust and our stakeholders. It is required that they will assist in the Continuing Professional Development programme for the Radiology Directorate. They will have responsibility for managing the Radiology Mammography staff in relation to rostering, annual leave, finance expenditure, appraisals, performance, training, and attendance management. The post holder will be responsible for Image and Service Quality, establishing protocols and methods of measuring and maintaining service quality. The post-holder will be a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and will contribute to team decisions. They will develop improvements / service change, to implement and deliver a high-quality breast imaging service. The post-holder will possess the BSc in Radiography or equivalent with a minimum of two years post-qualification clinical experience, be HCPC state-registered and hold the Certificate of Competence or Postgraduate Award in Mammography. They will possess or be willing to undertake a Postgraduate Award in Image Interpretation and film reading in Mammography Delivered through National Training Centres related to the NHSBSP. (Must be available to commence training September )