Mammographer

To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes. This will include duties both on the Mobile Screening Unit and the Breast Care Unit in Milton Keynes Hospital, and will also include use of dedicated computer systems.

This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.

To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

As a Senior Mammographer, youwill be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.

When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.

To undertake all QA tests on the digital mammography and ultrasound equipment in accordance with NHSBSP and local guidelines.

Be able to perform fault finding on imaging equipment and communicate effectively with engineers/superintendent and QA radiographer. In the absence of more senior staff be responsible for managing breakdowns and any rescheduling of work.

Demonstrate problem solving approach to issues arising at local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the line manager.

Act as a source of knowledge for other professionals.

Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operating of the service.

To be able to rapidly assess client/patient personality and respond accordingly when discussing complex information regarding breast Imaging examinations. To include factual information regarding the examination process and the radiation risks/benefits of the examination to ensure the patient is able to provide informed consent.

To communicate with clients/ patients using verbal and non-verbal skills effectively and empathetically where barriers to effective communication are present. This includes language barriers and cultural differences in addition to learning difficulties.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Qualifications and knowledge

Essential: - BSc in Radiography or DCR(R); - HCPC Registration; - Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential: - At least 6 months NHS experience as a Radiographer; - Awareness and understanding of Cancer Reform Strategy; - National Breast Screening Programme

Desirable: - Previous experience in mammography; - Ability to participate fully in QA; - To guide and mentor assistant practitioners/ trainee mammographers

Skills

Desirable: - Proactive attitude, promote and suggest new working initiatives; - Knowledge of digital imaging systems; - Knowledge of PACS and RIS

Personal and people development

Essential: - Evidence of Continuous Professional Development; - Ability to work under stressful situations due to nature of post

Desirable: - Commitment to further personal development

Communication

Essential: - Excellent interpersonal skills; - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable: - Excellent interpersonal skills

Specific requirements

Essential: - Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations; - Commitment to work regular evening shifts and weekend shifts as required

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