We are looking for an experienced and appropriately qualified Radiographer in x-ray guided breast interventional practice. You will undertake interventional x-ray guided vacuum/core biopsy +/- vacuum excision procedures under indirect supervision. Consent the patient for the biopsy/excision procedure. Take an active role in QMS, audit and departmental management in line with the expectations and responsibility of a Band 7 role. Contribute to the overall smooth running of the Breast Imaging Department by taking responsibility for delegated duties and identifying areas for improvement and development bringing these to the attention of the Lead. Work at University Hospitals Birmingham, and on the mobile units at various screening locations in the Central Birmingham area. There would be the expectation of cross site working at our sister symptomatic sites situated at Solihull & Good Hope Hospitals.
This post is open to female applicants only. A genuine occupational qualification applies to this post under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore it is restricted to female applicants only (ref NHS BSP).
Independently perform x-ray guided stereotactic procedures (vacuum assisted biopsy and 14G core biopsy +/- vacuum excision) under agreed protocols.
Obtain the client/patient's consent for the interventional procedure in line with the Trust consent policy prior to the procedure.
Sufficiently resilient to cope with independent working.
Work with indirect supervision during stereotactic intervention sessions, with most of the session not requiring input or advice from another health professional.
Work within own limitations and know when to seek advice.
Communicate with patients explaining the procedure gaining their co-operation.
Label samples and appropriately fill in histology request forms.
To write a full and accurate report on CRIS for the interventional procedures performed, ensuring all relevant details are included.
Attend breast MDT at least monthly
Annually audit your interventional work and present to the Director of Screening, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and acceptable complication rate.
Reflect on your practice.
Participate in other intervention-related audit and patient/client surveys.
Take an active role in QMS, audit and departmental management in line with the responsibility of a Band 7 role.
Work under the guidance of the Lead Radiographer Breast Imaging for mammography, and under the guidance of the Director of Breast Screening for interventional issues.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
*Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR)/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
*Post-graduate certificate in Mammography supplemented by in house training and achieving relevant competencies
*Registered with the HCPC
Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
Experience & knowledge of contrast mammography examinations
Educated to Masters level or equivalent or working towards
Previous experience of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Advanced knowledge of Breast Imaging
Post graduate experience in Breast Imaging
Previous experience of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Advanced knowledge of mammography
Post graduate experience in specialism Previous experience of mentoring/teaching
Staff Management experience
Staff Supervision
Good organisational and planning skills
Previous experience of mentoring/teaching
IT skills
Communication & Relationship Skills
Counselling skills
Commitment to teamwork and attainment of NHS BSP Quality Standards
Ability to work within and supervise a team
Good communication within the wider MDT.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Weighting
Able to make decisions
Ability to work within stressful situations.
Able to manage and prioritise workload
Physical Skills
Have good dexterity skills
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex/distressing news in a sensitive manner
Commitment to teamwork and attainment of NHS BSP Quality Standards.
Able to manage and prioritise own workload
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Katalin Woodland
Katalin.Woodland@uhb.nhs.uk
07583862434
Agenda for Change
Band 7
Permanent
Full-Time, Flexible Working
14992
Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH