Mammography Team Lead Radiographer

The successful candidate will show excellent imaging and leadership

qualities required to support and work collaboratively within the Mammography

and X-Ray service.

The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology

team, working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of care for the

patients, whilst maintaining Radiographic standards and promoting good practice

to Radiographers & Radiology students.

The staff member will be responsible for promoting the

continuing professional development of other Radiology personnel and is

expected to engage with Clinical Governance in the department.

To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and

abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.

To assist in the day-to-day running of the

Mammography and X-Ray services and to act as a support to the Lead Radiographer

through delegated duties. Eg. Rotas, annual leave etc

Deliver high

precision imaging, safely positioning patients and equipment.

High degree of

empathy and ability to work well with patients of high anxiety in potentially

distressing scenarios.

Manage and

prioritise your workload to ensuring efficient use of resources within your

scope of practice.

Assisting clinical staff with breast interventional procedures.

Promote a collaborative, supportive team

culture, ensuring everyone contributes to delivering a high-quality service.

Champion outstanding patient care, ensuring

every clinical duty is carried out to a high professional standard.

Provide day to day leadership, including

managing workflow (flow duties) within the X ray department to keep services

running smoothly.

Work to the highest standards of radiation

protection, adhering to IRMER and always promoting safe practice.

Promote teamwork to provide a high-quality

service and a positive working environment for all staff members.

Able to work closely with our Mammography

team in the South of the trust, to provide an efficient service

Respond effectively

to equipment issues, following procedures to minimise disruption and maintain

safe service delivery.

Maintain awareness of current trends &

developments in all aspects of your practice & actively participate in CPD.

Ensure that all incidents and complaints

are recorded. Ensuring that complaints that cannot be dealt with locally are

managed and passed to the appropriate person.

To participate in the Clinical governance

activities within the Radiology Directorate.

Participate in the out of hours service

provision.

To carry out any other

reasonable duties, in line with banding, as required to support Line Manager.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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