Mammographer - Peterborough Peterborough, England
Job description
Maintain high levels of accuracy in all aspects of mammographic imaging To participate in the day to day running of the mammography service, including correct interpretation of clinician requests for imaging. To participate in the day to day running of the Breast Screening service both in the Breast Unit and on the mobile Breast Screening Unit. To authorise and prioritise patients requests for mammography and to arrange further appointments, with relevant administrative staff, for the patient as required e.g. Ultrasound.
To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the client while adhering to time constraints To assess mammographic images and make autonomous decisions on the need for re-imaging if image is of poor quality as required To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards To work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures To participate in the QA Programme, undertaking testing of all equipment as per department regime, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work Guide and support junior staff to ensure a consistently high standard of clinical and technical care to patients and to minimise clinical risks and incidents. To have the underpinning knowledge to interpret QA test results and know how and when to take remedial action Accurately input patient data into NBSS/PACS system as part of work pattern and understand how to troubleshoot basic problems with these systems. To take delegated responsibility, whilst working on mobile screening units, for the relevant legislation relating to Health and Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations, the Health and Safety Policy of the Unit, and procedures for ceasing screening when equipment fails to perform to quality and / or safety standards To ensure that the mobile unit is maintained as a suitable environment for staff and patients by checking for and reporting any external damage prior to daily use, cleaning of equipment, floors, and sinks, ensuring a water supply To be able to rapidly assess client personality type and respond accordingly to elicit relevant history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the client To document clinical observations ensuring accurate record keeping as per departmental protocols To provide specialist, in depth information and support to women, occasionally in the screening environment but especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions To assist and chaperone the radiologist/ advanced practitioner during needle biopsy procedures. Ensure due care of all equipment, reporting any faults or variations from the norm to senior staff or technical team.
Ensure all incidents/near misses are reported to senior staff and via Trust Datix system in accordance with Trust policies. To be responsible for the transportation of confidential patient information to and from the Breast Unit out to the Breast Screening Mobile Unit in accordance with Trust data protection policy Maintain a good team working relationship, ensuring good communication at all times Work in collaboration with Advanced Practitioner Radiographers to instigate and implement changes in practice To hold additional selected responsibilities within the team structure, by agreement and as delegated by Radiographer Advanced Practitioners and Breast Unit Manager. To support Band 7 Radiographer Advanced Practitioners in specified areas of responsibility Educational To attend and contribute to case discussion at regular multidisciplinary team Meetings To provide supervision and support to junior and non-professional staff To demonstrate and support the teaching of mammographic techniques and to be involved in any audit or research projects as required To participate in peer review of films and work with colleagues to identify trends/problems, devise remedial action and improve standards To attend study days and update training courses required to maintain the Certificate in Mammography, undertake CPD and further training as may be considered necessary to fulfil the professional role Managerial To liaise with the Breast Screening Manager to determine methods of improving the acceptability of the service to the public Prioritise and manage own workload and be able to work to deadlines To know and understand the Regional Breast Screening Data System, and be able to interpret and enter client detail To liaise with the Breast Service Manager where appropriate to minimise or reduce expenditure. Give general assistance to ensure the smooth running of the Breast Unit and to carry out any other duties as required Professional To take responsibility for ensuring that knowledge of Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures is up to date Participate in Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit programmes as appropriate To maintain the high standard of appearance and hygiene expected from members of the Directorate staff Maintain a good team working relationship, ensuring good communication at all times This job description is not exhaustive.
Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work and absence cover.
