Bank Mammographer - Band 7 - July in Southend-on-Sea

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and effective imaging and Breast Mammography service for the Trust and South Essex Screening service in accordance with Screening and Trust protocols. They will ensure a high-quality Mammography service is maintained at all times.

The post holder will support the superintendent in organising staff and workload to maintain adequate staffing in each area and respond to changes in demand in a positive and constructive manner

The post holder will demonstrate expertise in Breast Imaging techniques by promoting high standardsofdiagnosticradiographythroughbestpracticeandeducationandbymaintaining and developing high standards of patient care and best practice amongst peers, student colleagues and users of the breast imaging service. They will take an active role in the development of the breast mammography service in order to continuously improve patient safety and experience and will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of the staff rotating through the mammography rooms.

The senior radiographerwillsupportthebreast unitseniorteam in achievingthedepartment and trust objectives and will supervise and advise newly qualified/junior radiographers, undergraduate students and assistant practitioners.

(We are not able to offer sponsorship on any bank vacancies at MSE so all applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK)

Main duties of the job

Undertaking screening responsibilities.

Takingresponsibilityforjustificationofimagingclientswhoareoverthecurrentupper age limit for screening as self-referrals.

When working on the mobile screening vans, be able to work under own initiative, making clinical decisions when necessary. Need to act on the QA information gathered.Toliaisewiththehostmobilesitestaffforsupplies(waterelectricityetc.).

To be able to relay important, detailed and sometimes difficult information to patients and other health service professionals.

Tobeabletorapidlyassesspatientpersonalitytypeandrespondaccordinglytoelicit relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient.

Operateinaccordancewith NICEGuidelinesandQualityStandardsinlinewithTrust policy.

AsanexperiencedautonomousRadiographerproducingmammogramsofoptimum quality including specialist mammography services to all patients, across a broad range of imaging techniques, maintaining a quality experience for the clients while adhering to time constraints.

Whenx-rayingthebreast,theradiographermustbeawareoftheverysensitive nature of the examination and have empathy with the vulnerability of the patient/client.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAINDUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communication

Toattendthedepartmentalstaffandaudit meetings.

To be able to relay important, detailed and sometimes difficult information to patients and other health service professionals.

Tobeabletorapidlyassesspatientpersonalitytypeandrespondaccordinglytoelicit relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient.

ToliaisewiththeRadiologists,Radiographers,Nurses,requestingDoctors,and clerical staff, to maximise the available resources.

Toassistthesuperintendentandco-ordinateintheirabsencetheday-to-day organisation of the Mammography rooms to ensure maximum benefit to patient care.

To be willing to communicate knowledge, in the form of presentations, to different disciplines.

To liaise with nursing and clerical staff to ensure accurate, appropriate and helpful patientinformation/appointmentlettersareproduced.

To treat all individuals with respect and courtesy and ensure that all communications: verbal,writtenandelectronicpromoteanopenclearexchangeofinformation.

2. Analyticaland Planning

Activelysupportclinicalcolleaguesinimplementingnewpracticeswhen necessary.

To take active part in clinical audit where appropriate, supporting the Divisional Audit Programmeandstrivingforprofessionalexcellence.

Operateinaccordancewith NICEGuidelinesandQualityStandardsinlinewithTrust policy.

ToactivelyparticipateintheQAProgramme,ensuringdailyandweeklytestingofall equipment, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work.

Abletoworkunderowninitiative,makingclinicaldecisionswhen necessary.

Preparetheworkingdayclinicsforthemobileandorganisetheworktobereturned to the base unit.

Managethepreappointedclientstoremainwithinoptimalvisit timewhenever possible on the mobile vans.

3. Clinical Duties

AsanexperiencedautonomousRadiographerproducingmammogramsofoptimum quality including specialist mammography services to all patients, across a broad range of imaging techniques, maintaining a quality experience for the clients while adhering to time constraints.

Whenx-rayingthebreast,theradiographermustbeawareoftheverysensitive nature of the examination and have empathy with the vulnerability of the patient/client.

To take senior level professional responsibility for ensuring compliance at all times with thelegislationIRR99andIR(ME)R2000andtheradiationlocalrulestoensurethat duringthecourseofworkstandardsofradiationprotectionaremaintainedforself, patients, otherstaff and membersof the public.

Toleadintheprovisionoftheradiographictechniqueforstereotacticbiopsyand guidewire localisation prior to surgery.

Takingresponsibilityforjustificationofimagingclientswhoareoverthecurrentupper age limit for screening as self-referrals.

When working on the mobile screening vans, be able to work under own initiative, making clinical decisions when necessary. Need to act on the QA information gathered.Toliaisewiththehostmobilesitestaffforsupplies(waterelectricityetc).

Havetobepreparedforfainting,tearsoranyothermedicalemergency.Beawareof emergency procedures when working off site on the mobile (999 etc).

Toensurethatpatientwelfareandneedsareattendedtoatall times.

To ensure compliance with protocols and procedures in relation to ionising radiation in the areas under their supervision.

Toensurethatallradiographicexaminationsundertakenarecarriedoutwithdue regard to the IR(ME)R regulations, and under these regulations, to act as Justifier and Operator for radiographic examinations.

To achieve and maintain competence in Imaging modalities as determined by the Superintendentsincludingbutnotlimitedto:Breastimagingandstereotactic procedures.

To organise the daily running of examination room to ensure maximum benefit to patient care.

To maintain standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the working environment and of equipment.Thiswillincludedealingwithbodilyfluidsanddirtylinenaccordingto Health and Safety Polices.

Tosuperviseandparticipateinthetrainingofundergraduateradiography students/trainee assistant practitioners and newly qualified/junior radiographers within the clinical setting.

To support the work of Assistant practitioners and to check resulting mammograms. To act at all times in accordance with the HCPC code of conduct.

To assist in the formulation and updating of policies / protocols for Trust approval via Directorof Screening,within scope of practice.

Activelysupportclinicalcolleaguesinimplementingnewpracticeswhen necessary.

Implementnationalguidanceandchangestoprofessional radiographicpracticeas appropriate.

Peer review of images taken to maintain high level of competence. ActivelyparticipateindepartmentalauditsincludingthoseoftheQMS.

TomaintainaccuracyofinputtocomputerrecordsrelatingtoImagingexaminationsin ordertoensureavailabilityofaccuratestatisticaldatatotheTrust.

Ensureasafe environment ismaintainedfor all users ofthe serviceby complying with COSHH, Health & Safety Policies and infection control policies.

Toensurethatallequipmentfaultsincludingmobileunitsarereported immediately to the appropriate support service, and appropriate actions taken.

Report clinical and non-clinical incidents, complaints, near misses and serious untoward incidents according to Trust protocols.

Tomaintainconsumablesstocklevelswithintheallocatedworkarea,includingmobile units, facilitating optimal stock control.

Toensurethesafeuseofallradiographicequipment,includingcomplexandhighly specialised equipment.

To be involved in the care, maintenance, repair and quality assurance of the equipmentinMammographyandtokeep recordsofsuch.

To work to agreed advanced clinical skill level, adhering to Trust and departmental policies.

6. Staff Management .

Tocontinuallymaintain&updateownprofessionaldevelopmentanddemonstrate an active interest in CPD.

To develop skills and expertise in the specialised areas in line with the Personal

7. Information Resources

Tocomplywithlocalruleswithregardtothecomputerisedcollectionofradiationdose measurement for patient examinations.

To be competent on the Radiology Information System (Soloton): recording all details of patients’ examinations after training.

To know and understanding the National Breast Screening Service database, and be able to interpret and enter patient data accurately

To apply clinical governance rules in all aspects and report promptly any cause for concern,takingactionwhenappropriatetoremedyconcerns.

To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care and professional standardsthroughouttheareaofresponsibility,respondingtopatientfeedbacksuch as friends and family and patient satisfaction surveys.

Accurately maintain computer records of patient attendance, ensuring all radiographicexaminationsareregistered&completedontheRadiologyInformation System (RIS), NHSBSP databases and images stored, in line with data protection principles.

Attendandparticipateinhealthpromotiondaysforthecommunityandthe unit.

Makesuretheinformationleafletsareavailablefordistribution,updatingwhen necessary

Toensurepatientconfidentialityatalltimes,adheringtoCaldicottandtheData Protection act.

ResponsibleforInformationGovernanceonthescreening van.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
• HCPC Registration
• Experience of clinical audit
• PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent

Knowledge

• Minimum 5 year’s senior clinical mammography experience
• Extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures
• Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R
• Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care
• Well- Developed knowledge of Breast Pathology
• Breast interventional experience
• Screening film reading experience in line with image interpretation course and Screening Director discretion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.