Advanced Practitioner Film Reading | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2024 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 9QP |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6595770/358-6595770-CSI |
Summary
Our breast screening programme is one of the largest in the East Midlands and one of the largest in England. Our Breast Screening population is 160,000. In addition to the screening activity our symptomatic and surveillance demand is approximately 17,000 per year.
We are a centre that is actively involved in clinical trials and have successfully secured Tomosynthesis along with Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography.
We have a position for a qualified Advanced Practitioner in Film reading for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, Surveillianc and Family History Programme.
The successful applicant will need to have a passion for working to the highest standard to join our dedicated and highly trained team.
You will need to be motivated, passionate, and able to work as part of a team with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment.
Key Result Areas
Competent Mammographer complying with NHSBSP Quality Standards.
Perform mammography for all clinics/mobiles. Drive to mobile and other UHL sites to undertake mammography (UK Driving License required).
To be responsible for delivering a whole system patient-focused approach and seamless care across professional boundaries
To demonstrate leadership and to motivate staff within the area
To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the modality areas. To review on a regular basis and when changes are introduced
To provide training, support, guidance and supervision to Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and RDAs who rotate through the area
To assist the General Manager in the investigation of incidents, concerns or complaints and to update records and provide feedback
To identify to the Superintendent Radiographer and General Manager where staff’s performance or behavior is below an acceptable standard and to take initial informal counselling action where appropriate
To ensure that the non-medical staff are aware of the Trust’s complaints procedureour new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in reporting Breast Interpretation for the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Extensive experience working within a breast screening unit for all patient pathways
Experience reporting Breast Imaging for the NHS Breast Screening Programme, Surveillance and Family History Programme.
To work as an autonomous practitioner performing advanced practice duties in the trained specialty, with the ability to make clinical judgements/decision using knowledge, skills and experience
Experience and knowledge of NBSS reporting platform
Ensuring local compliance with IR(ME)R regulations
To use existing knowledge and skills to assist in the delivery of the NHSBSP Consolidated Standards and relevent KPI’s.
This advert closes on Friday 20 Sep 2024