Assistant Practitioner in Mammography

Overview

The role involves undertaking routine specified radiographic examinations as per achieved competency under the supervision of a registered practitioner, and to assist in the delivery of a high quality and accurate breast service. A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work is required.

• Screening mammography examinations under the indirect supervision of a State Registered Radiographer.
• Assisting the radiographic, radiology and clerical teams in delivering a high quality efficient and effective mammography imaging service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
• Act as chaperone and assist in breast clinics as directed by the radiographers and radiologists.

• Relevant Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Support or equivalent for the training post.
• Basic knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme would be an advantage, together with some experience of working in this environment.

• 37.5 hours per week working Monday-Friday.
• Mobile Breast Screening Units on a rotational basis across the North East region – current driving licence and access to a car essential.
• Flexible working friendly organisation – accommodation of flexible working arrangements where possible.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e‑mail. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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 month’s pay.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally.