Senior Radiographer

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified mammographer to join our friendly and dedicated Breast Imaging Team in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust.

Interview date: 9 July 2024 37 hours 30 minutes /week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

Main duties of the job

The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a Symptomatic Breast service. The ability to work both in a team and independently, and to communicate in a wide variety of settings, is essential.

The Newcastle Breast Screening Service delivers a screening service to a large rural area therefore a current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Applicants for the above post must hold a degree in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Radiography, be HCPC registered and have working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures. A postgraduate qualification in Mammographic studies or equivalent as approved by NHS Breast Screening Programme is also essential.

"The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010."

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, we have around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work in the Breast Screening and Assessment Centre based at the RVI and in the community on 3 breast screening trailers that move around the North East region. To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. There is a potential commitment to evening and weekend working. In collaboration with the Superintendent Radiographer, provide a screening, assessment and symptomatic service whilst helping to sustain and develop effective working relationships in close collaboration with professional colleagues.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures Detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R). Evidence of CPD

Desirable

In-depth knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme

SKILLS

Essential

Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required. IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).

Desirable

IT skills The post holder may be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities Radiation protection Supervisor (RPS), manual handling facilitator, Health and Safety Representative, Society of Radiographers (SOR) Representative, CPR trainer etc

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

HCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality ( mammography), or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience

OTHER

Essential

Must have a current driving licence and be a car owner

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