Job Title:      Mammographer

Location: Based in Romford, plus mobile and static sites across Outer North East London

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, Mon - Fri  

What you will do:

As a Mammographer you will provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the ONEL service and screen women for breast cancer by mammography. You will participate in assessment clinics including stereotactic biopsies and support in the development of Assistant Practitioners.    You will assist the movement of 2-3 Mobile Breast Screening vans/static across various sites, serving NHS Outer North East London borders.  

What you are responsible for: 

Taking high quality mammograms Participating in the unit’s Quality Assurance Programme and taking remedial action when necessary Preparing and assisting in biopsy procedures including targeting for stereotactic examinations Taking part in a rota to cover work on mobile screening sites Ensuring enough supplies are available at mobile sites and arrange transportation if necessary Being competent in the use of all clinical equipment used by the Service Keeping up to date with current trends and techniques in mammography Being able to deal with nervous or anxious clients Recording clinical observations Being confident and professional when positioning women who are naked from the waist up Being able to enter all quality assurance data on the computer Dealing with equipment malfunction and know when to suspend its use Maintaining a current CPD portfolio Identifying images suitable for teaching purposes Abiding by the Ionising Radiation Regulations.  

We are looking for someone who is: 

A team player who is supportive, reliable and trustworthy Approachable, dedicated and hardworking A people person – someone who enjoys working alongside and helping others Calm and focused in challenging situations A professional, empathetic and courteous individual A good listener and communicator, especially with sensitive material Able to maintain and demonstrate the appropriate and necessary analytical/technical skills, as well as professional judgement.

You should apply if you have experience:

BSc in Radiography PG Cert in Mammography Current HCPC registration Working in a customer facing role Using Microsoft packages and other IT systems Working as part of a team but also independently Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality laws.