Mammographer (Part-time, Oxford)

Join our team as a Mammographer (Part-time, Oxford) at GenesisCare UK. This role is available on a permanent, part-time basis of 30 hours per week at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre in Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients by confirming identification, reviewing imaging requests, checking for special instructions, and confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; provide explanations of imaging procedures and equipment; answer questions.
• Conduct mammography studies by positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, instructing the patient to hold breath, operating the equipment to take images, releasing compression, and preparing for subsequent positions and views.
• Minimise radiation exposure to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintain production and quality of mammograms by following established standards; develop mammograms; observe results; determine necessary adjustments; retake as required; forward completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of mammography equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and arranging repairs; maintain equipment inventories.
• Manage mammography supplies and patient drapes by inventorying stock, placing orders, and handling related tasks.
• Document patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and staying informed through professional materials and networks.

What You'll Have

• Able to demonstrate post-qualification experience.
• Experience in/understanding UK diagnostic radiography.
• Desirable: varied experience within radiography; general/CT/MRI/US.
• Evidence of effective staff liaison and cooperative working.
• Empathetic and holistic approach to patient care.
• Experience in private health sector.
• Experience with resolving complaints satisfactorily.
• Some knowledge of report writing.
• Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Able to make independent judgments/decisions and solve problems.
• Flexible to help GenesisCare achieve business objectives.
• Able to act as a trainer and mentor for new/more junior staff.

Qualifications And Knowledge

• DCR (T) or BSc (Hons) in Radiography (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Other Requirements For This Role

• Work out of hours to resolve breakdowns or crises with minimal impact to service from time to time.
• Wear a uniform when on duty.
• Adhere to company standards in respect of appearance, behaviour and demeanor.

Why Choose GenesisCare

• Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy back or sell back annual leave.
• Well-being benefits including complimentary private medical and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our radiotherapy services if required for you or your immediate family.
• Competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Well-being resources including Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Free parking at most centres.
• Exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is a leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, delivering innovative, personalised cancer care across 14 specialist outpatient centres. We focus on treating the whole patient with a range of treatments including diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics, with ongoing research and clinical trials to broaden access to new therapies.