Bank Mammographer

The post holder will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and effective imaging and Breast Mammography service for the Trust and South Essex Screening service in accordance with Screening and Trust protocols. They will ensure a high-quality Mammography service is maintained at all times.

The post holder will support the superintendent in organising staff and workload to maintain adequate staffing in each area and respond to changes in demand in a positive and constructive manner

The post holder will demonstrate expertise in Breast Imaging techniques by promoting high standardsofdiagnosticradiographythroughbestpracticeandeducationandbymaintaining and developing high standards of patient care and best practice amongst peers, student colleagues and users of the breast imaging service. They will take an active role in the development of the breast mammography service in order to continuously improve patient safety and experience and will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of the staff rotating through the mammography rooms.

The senior radiographerwillsupportthebreast unitseniorteam in achievingthedepartment and trust objectives and will supervise and advise newly qualified/junior radiographers, undergraduate students and assistant practitioners.

(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)

Toattendthedepartmentalstaffandauditmeetings.

Tobeabletorelayimportant,detailedandsometimesdifficultinformationtopatientsand other health service professionals.

Tobeabletorapidlyassesspatientpersonalitytypeandrespondaccordinglytoelicit relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient.

Toliaisewiththe Radiologists,Radiographers,Nurses,requesting

Doctors,and clerical staff, to maximise the available resources.

Toassistthesuperintendentandco-ordinateintheirabsencetheday-to-dayorganisationofthe

Mammographyroomstoensuremaximumbenefittopatientcare.

Tobewillingtocommunicateknowledge,intheformofpresentations,to different disciplines.

Toliaisewithnursingandclericalstafftoensureaccurate,appropriateandhelpfulpatientinformation/appointmentlettersareproduced.

Topromoteacollaborativeteamworkingenvironmentacrossthe Trust.

Totreatallindividualswithrespectandcourtesyandensurethatallcommunications:verbal,writtenandelectronicpromoteanopenclearexchangeofinformation.

Activelysupportclinicalcolleaguesinimplementingnewpracticeswhennecessary.

Totakeactivepartinclinicalauditwhereappropriate,supporting the

Divisional Audit Programmeandstrivingforprofessionalexcellence .

Operateinaccordancewith NICEGuidelinesand Quality Standardsinlinewith Trust policy .

ToactivelyparticipateintheQAProgramme,ensuringdailyandweeklytestingofall equipment, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work.

Abletoworkunderowninitiative,makingclinicaldecisionswhennecessary.

Preparetheworkingdayclinicsforthemobileandorganisetheworktobereturned to the base unit.

Managethepreappointedclientstoremainwithinoptimalvisit time whenever possible on the mobile vans.

Asanexperiencedautonomous Radiographerproducingmammogramsofoptimum quality including specialist mammography services to all patients, across a broad range of imaging techniques, maintaining a quality experience for the clients while adhering to time constraints.

Whenx-rayingthebreast,theradiographermustbeawareoftheverysensitive nature of the examination and have empathy with the vulnerability of the patient/client.

Tomaintainasafe,efficientandhighstandardof

Radiography.

Totakeseniorlevelprofessionalresponsibilityforensuringcomplianceatalltimeswith…