Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Senior Radiographer-Mammographer
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Radiographer Mammographer Positions
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and hard-working Radiographer Mammographer's that have the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Unit at City Health Campus, Walsall Manor Hospital, and the 5 dedicated screening mobile units that are used within the community. Trainee posts may be available for the Postgraduate Certificate.
The City breast unit has Hologic - Dimensions units, and Walsall breast unit has GE-Pristina digital equipment.
We are one of the largest screening programmes in the West Midlands. Being an innovative team, we have implemented Tomosynthesis in assessment clinics, are part of the National Tomosynthesis trial with Kings College hospital, are the only service in the West Midlands to have a Tomo biopsy unit, and are the first service Nationally to have introduced the Automated Breast Ultrasound system into the breast symptomatic pathway.
We are looking for qualified Mammographers to join our proactive team. However, we could look to offer a Band 5 training post to a suitable Radiographer.
Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview).
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Role Responsibilities
The Senior Radiographer - Mammographer will be part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services, according to National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Quality Managements System (QMS) Operating Procedures.
Career Development
The Trust is invested in continuing professional development. In addition to the national 4 tier structure, the service structure includes an additional 2 tiers comprised of Clinical Specialist and Senior Assistant Practitioner. The post holder has the potential to move towards career progression clinically and at service level. They will also support in the management of the service as directed by the Clinical Superintendent Mammographer over all 7 sites.
About Us
Join us at SWB NHS Trust and be part of a service with a vision.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
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Our Values
Our values – Ambition, Respect, and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Siobhan Lydon
- Job title: Deputy Programme Manager
- Email address: siobhan.lydon@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0121 507 4967
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