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Job summary

Main area
Breast Imaging
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5/6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
30-37.5 hours per week
Job ref
432-HR473-25
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester Hospital
Town
Colchester
Salary
£29,970 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2025 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Breast Screening Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 5/6

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Job overview

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic radiographer/mammographer to join our team. We are the Chelmsford and Colchester Breast Screening Unit serving the population of North and Mid-Essex. This post is full time 37.5 hours per week, however we would be happy to accept part time with minimum of 30 hours per week

We have 11 mobile screening sites including Clacton, Braintree and South Woodham Ferrers . 

Two major hospitals are within our catchment area so working in rapid diagnostic clinics is part of the weekly workload. Both  Broomfield and Colchester hospitals  are equipped with state of the art GE Pristina Mammography machines, 2D and 3D are regularly used in assessment clinics and in Colchester  CEM (Contrast Enhanced Mammography) has been introduced. 

A qualified Mammographer holding a Post Graduate Award in Mammography is desirable. However, Radiographers with a BSc in Radiography (or equivalent) would be considered for a Band 5 training post progressing to a Band 6 post once qualified.

We would welcome you for an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

  • To produce high quality mammographic images, within the NHS Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic mammography services across North and Mid Essex, at both static and mobile sites
  • To participate in an effective Quality Control Programme to maintain the highest of standards as required by the NHSBSP
  • To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care
  • To provide professional supervision and guidance to all more junior members of staff
  • To participate in Continuing Professional Development and other developmental activities
  • To act as an information resource for clerical staff, radiography students and all visitors to the Breast Unit 
    and cascade knowledge to trainee mammography radiographers and assistant practitioners

Advanced Practice is supported within the department with radiographers film reading, performing Interventional procedures, cannulating for CEM and carrying out audits. A robust appraisal system is in place and staff wellbeing and patient experience is at the heart of everything we do.

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • HCPC registered
  • Certificate of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Practice or willingness to undertake this training
Desirable criteria
  • Member of Society of Radiographers ( or other indemnity insurance)
  • Experience of clinical audit

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post graduate general radiography experience or other life experience
  • Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR 99
  • Understanding of evidence based practice
  • Ability to communicate well at all levels
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
  • Previous mentoring/training experience
  • Willingness to undertake further post graduate training

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of knowledge of NHSBSP, cancer services and breast care
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
  • Understanding of QMS
  • Confident with PACS processes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Nicholas
Job title
Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01206 748315
Additional information

Claire Simpson [email protected] 01206748305

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Colchester General Hospital
Telephone
07789651269
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