Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated qualified mammographer to join our team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT for a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team undertaking high-quality mammography examinations in the symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT. The post will mainly be based at Solihull hospital and Good Hope Hospital.

Main duties of the job

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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

ESSENTIAL

*Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.

*Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

*State registered radiographer.

*Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

*Experience in breast screening.

*Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.

SKILLS & ABILITY

ESSENTIAL

*Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.

*Ability to participate in audit activities.

*Demonstration of good interpersonal skills

*Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.

About us

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.