Advanced Practitioner Mammographer (internal only)

Job summary

*Subject to job matching*

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner Mammographer in Image Interpretation to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

The service includes the East Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic Service based at Macclesfield District General Hospital. One mobile van covers the Stockport area and when required, screening cover is also provided for Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust site.

There are three Siemens Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and three Ultrasound rooms. The Stockport mobile screening unit serves across the Stockport area with remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site.

This is an exciting time to join the team, as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography.

Hours per week: 15

Main duties of the job

Undertake X-Ray Guided Interventional Procedures and Image Interpretation Course.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to our patients/clients within the screening and symptomatic breast unit.

Support and deputise for the Clinical lead in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, diagnostic Breast imaging service, through effective management of staff, facilities, and innovative use of available resources.

Assist the Manager and fellow Mammographers to ensure optimisation of staffing and service provision.

Demonstrate excellent clinical competence with in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of mammography examinations.

Provide training and supervision of junior colleagues and provide advice and guidance utilising advanced knowledge and skills in this specialist area.

Undertake administrative duties as required.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.