Mammography Advanced Practitioner/Trainee
Full-time
Fresh/Entry Level
Norwich, NR4 7UY, England
2 weeks ago
Our friendly and dynamic Breast Imaging Department is part of the QSI Accredited Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich.....
Our friendly and dynamic Breast Imaging Department is part of the QSI Accredited Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, being 1 in 23 Trusts in the UK who have this accreditation. The hospital has a fully integrated RIS and PACS system. There is full field digital technology including Tomosynthesis and Contrast Enhanced Spectral mammography. Opportunity to develop into Advance Practice. The Breast Imaging Department is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital (NNUH) which is a state-of-the-art acute hospital trust on the outskirts of Norwich City. Providing both a symptomatic and NHS breast screening service. The Breast Imaging Department consists of 2 mammography rooms equipped with Full Field Digital (FFD) technology including tomosynthesis, contrast enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) and 3 ultrasound rooms. There is a third designated FFD room for stereotactic guided biopsies which can produce 3D biopsy imaging. A breast MRI guided biopsy service is in the process of being set up. We are a progressive department and aim to always be at the forefront of breast imaging developments. The Breast unit embraces the four-tier structure with Assistant Practitioners, Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Radiographers all being valuable members of our team. We have a lot to offer a forward thinking proactive mammographer. Breast Screening is based nearer Norwich city Centre at the Norwich Community Hospital in a static unit accommodating 2 Mammography rooms. In addition, there is a static screening unit on the coast in Cromer District Hospital, and 2 mobile screening vans that cover all picturesque rural Norfolk. All equipment is full field digital technology. Professional 1. To use highly specialised knowledge to image the breast producing images of consistent high quality, whilst minimising exposure to radiation. Ensuring that practice is up to date and evidence based. 2. Observe the code of professional conduct of Radiographers as suggested by the Health Professions Council and the Society of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct, local Trust policies, protocols and guidelines, to ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care, adhering to patient charter standards. 3. To comply with the current legislation relating to Health and Safety and Radiation Protection. 4. To ensure attendance at the statutory training sessions. Clinical 1. To work unsupervised and, when required, in a supervisory capacity with an assistant practitioner in a mobile or static screening clinic. Responsible for the smooth running of the clinic, keeping within tight time restraints for the imaging of each woman. 2. To document clinical observations and use own judgement to clinically recall women to assessment. 3. To recognise abnormalities on mammography and seek advice from radiologist regarding further imaging when appropriate. 4. Communication with patients daily who need reassurance due to anxiety about the screening process, recall or their condition, necessary to obtain their confidence, consent, and co-operation to acquire diagnostic images . Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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