Mammography Associate Practitioner

Job Title: Mammography Associate Practitioner

Salary: £28,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: The Jarvis Breast Centre, Guildford, Surrey

Requirement: Full UK driving licence (essential, as travel to mobile screening sites is required)

This is a 12 month Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave

Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Would you like to be part of a service that makes a real difference in early cancer detection? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated breast screening team as a Mammography Associate Practitioner.

As part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), we invite women aged 50 to 70 to attend routine mammograms every three years. Our team works from a static unit at The Jarvis Breast Centre in Guildford, as well as five mobile units across Surrey.

You will perform routine high quality screening mammograms, taking part in a rota to work at The Jarvis Centre or at mobile screening sites.

• Work in line with your Scope of Practice
• Work under the supervision of a radiographer
• Prepare individuals, equipment and work environments for clinical mammography
• Operate specialised mammography equipment safely and within standard operating procedures
• Reassure, advise and support individuals using effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Consistently produce high quality mammography images to meet rigorous NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records
• Use information management systems effectively
• Promote and maintain professional practice
• Evaluate own technical performance and suggest improvement strategies
• Perform and document routine regulatory quality control tests on all mammographic equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and report exceptional results
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary breast care team
• Maintain health and safety in the workplace

• Professional, empathetic, and respectful in all interactions
• A team player who is dependable, approachable, and proactive
• Calm under pressure, with a positive attitude in challenging situations
• Comfortable working closely with patients in a clinical setting
• Motivated to learn, develop, and make a real impact on people’s lives

• Relevant NHSBSP experience with NBSS knowledge
• Be a driver, willing to drive to any of our sites
• Perform daily QA on equipment
• Maintain your individual Image Assessment records. This is keeping in line with NHSBSP Guidance for mammographers document
• Load and unload clinics for reporting
• Undertake chaperone duties during assessment clinics

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth's healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

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