At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide essential breast screening services across North Wales.
- Company: NHS Breast Screening Programme, dedicated to health and community care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital health service and enhance your skills in advanced practice.
- Qualifications: Must have a Radiography BSc and MSc in Mammography or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 50129 - 57365 £ per year.
Opportunities exist in our North Wales Division. Breast Test Wales plans, provides, manages and evaluates the NHS Breast Screening Programme in Wales. The North Wales Region based at Llandudno and Wrexham employs approximately 29 Mammographic staff, comprising of Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Imaging Support Workers. We are actively seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Practitioner to join our team. Applications are welcome from experienced Radiographers who are interested in a career in breast screening. The North Wales region has 2 static screening centres with screening and assessment clinic facilities. We also operate 3 Mobile Screening Units which provide local screening services across North Wales.
Job Responsibilities
- You will be expected to hold a post graduate MSc. module in Mammography and image guided interventional procedures of the breast.
- The post will involve travelling to and working on mobile units with some requirement for overnight stays.
- There will also be a requirement to participate in rostered weekend working as necessary to meet the needs of the service.
Education and Qualifications
- Radiography BSc. or equivalent
- MSc Module in Mammography or equivalent
- MSc Module in Image Guided Interventional Procedures of the Breast or equivalent
- Current H.C.P.C. registration
- Good command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
- Experience in advanced practice
- Work place responsibilities in specialist areas
- NHS work or training experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Able to travel independently to various locations throughout Wales
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Welsh speaker
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the work of the National Health Breast Screening Service
- Experience working within a screening service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365 a year pro rata
Advanced Practitioner/Radiographer employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join our dedicated team in North Wales, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional development. As an Advanced Practitioner/Radiographer, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, alongside opportunities for career advancement within the NHS Breast Screening Programme. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in beautiful locations like Llandudno and Wrexham, with access to both static and mobile screening units, ensuring a fulfilling and impactful career in healthcare.
