This is a 12 month Fixed term contract to cover maternity leaveAre 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.
Main duties of the job
You will perform routine high quality screening mammograms, taking part in a rota to work at The Jarvis Centre or at mobile screening sites.Mammography Associates are required to:Work in line with your Scope of PracticeWork under the supervision of a radiographerPrepare individuals, equipment and work environments for clinical mammographyOperate specialised mammography equipment safely and within standard operating proceduresReassure, advise and support individuals using effective interpersonal and communication skillsConsistently produce high quality mammography images to meet rigorous NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards.Maintain comprehensive and accurate recordsUse information management systems effectivelyPromote and maintain professional practiceEvaluate own technical performance and suggest improvement strategiesPerform and document routine regulatory quality control tests on all mammographic equipmentMonitor equipment performance and report exceptional resultsWork as part of the multi-disciplinary breast care teamMaintain health and safety in the workplace
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.
For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.
With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.
InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.
New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.
Read more about us here: Who We Are - InHealth Group.
Job responsibilities
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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
What Youll Be Doing:
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
What Were Looking For:
- 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 peoples lives
Wed love to hear from you if you are:
- 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
Ready to take your first step towards a fulfilling healthcare career?
Apply today and join our supportive team making a difference in the early detection of breast cancer.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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