Band 6 Breast Radiographer

The closing date is 5th Feb 2023

Job summary

The post holder is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team undertaking high quality mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT. Duties will be undertaken at South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit and the associated mobile screening unit according to NHSBSP guidelines and South Birmingham Breast Unit QMS operating procedures. Duties will also be undertaken at Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals. The post holder has responsibility for the assistant practitioners and radiographic helper staff and in addition the post holder will participate in the training for other members of the team in all aspects of digital mammography, standard image guided interventional procedures, and digital imaging. 

Main duties, tasks & skills required

*To prepare instrument trolleys for procedures using sterile techniques.

*To correctly clean and dispose of equipment after performing specialised procedures.

*To carry out mammography examinations required during specialised procedures such as X-ray guided localisation biopsies, and to provide relevant expertise to the radiologist/Consultant radiographer/Advanced practitioner during these procedures.

*To provide support to clients and patients undergoing invasive procedures.

*To X-ray breast pathology specimens as required to ensure excision of all abnormal breast tissue.

*To ensure that pathology laboratory specimens are accurately labelled, documented and transported to the collection point for onward transportation to the pathology laboratory during clinics.

*To accurately log client and procedure details according to departmental practice.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note*: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education and Qualifications

As required for university entry to

Radiography Degree course(E)

Professional Qualifications

Radiography Degree or diploma of the

College of Radiographers.(E)

State registered radiographer.(E)

Evidence of CPD.(E)

Experience

Essential

Experience in general radiography (E 

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Saranjit Dogra 

Saranjit.Dogra@uhb.nhs.uk 

 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 6 

Salary

£33706.00  to £40588.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-1068419YS 

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital 
Mindelsohn Way 
Birmingham 
West Midlands 
B15 2TH 

Attachments

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