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Mammography Associate
| Posting date: | 23 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,147.00 to £27,596.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25147.00 - £27596.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | C9164-24-1751 |
Summary
Apprenticeship training You should: Be enthusiastic and punctual and attend all relevant lessons and courses. Keep accurate records and prepare for assessments as planned. Behave responsibly and in line with standards laid down by the training provider and the Trust. Work for the Trust to the best of your ability and in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures. Ensure all work produced and submitted is your own work. Work towards all targets set by your tutor/assessor and make every effort to achieve them within the time set. Keep in regular contact with your assessor and provide evidence of knowledge in a timely fashion. Play an active part in the progress review process and communicate regularly with the work place mentor. Fully commit to achieve all parts of the framework. Using digital mammography equipment, and under the supervision of a state registered radiographer learn how to take standard 2-D mammograms. This will involve: Identifying and checking the clients personal details and obtaining and recording all information relevant to the procedure Ensuring compliance with the procedure is recognised and appropriate action taken if consent is withdrawn at any time Positioning the client for the examination Irradiating the woman in order to produce an image Ensuring images and examination details are appropriately recorded and stored Using excellent communication skills Mammography Provision To take mammograms under the supervision of a state registered radiographer on both symptomatic and asymptomatic women at static and mobile sites. This will involve: Identifying and checking the clients personal details and obtaining and recording all information relevant to the procedure Ensuring compliance with the procedure is recognised and appropriate action taken if consent is withdrawn at any time Positioning the client for the examination Irradiating the woman in order to produce an image To ensure images and examination details are appropriately recorded and stored Use digital mammography equipment To consistently carry out mammography examinations to a standard which meets the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Mammography Adhere to Breast Service Clinical Protocols and Guidelines and Local Rules of Practice including IR(ME)R To participate in peer review activities to measure, monitor and maintain high mammography standards Manage own workload in order to maintain service and clinic workflow To work within the Mammography Associate Scope of Practice and own competencies and will recognise and seek assistance when required To be a fully participating member of the multi-disciplinary breast team including attending multi-disciplinary meetings