Role: Clinical Specialist Mammographer
Site: The Lister Hospital, London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Times: 7.5 hour shifts between the hours of 08:00am and 19:00pm
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover For One Year)
Salary: Up to £54,500 dependent on skills and experience.
The Lister Hospital Campus is excited to be delivering exceptional care for our patients at our new Outpatients clinic dedicated to delivering Healthcare for Women. We are actively recruiting for a Clinical Specialist Mammographer on a one year fixed term contract to join our team at The Lister Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.
The Lister Hospital, located in Chelsea has consistently provided care and treatment in London for over 30 years. We offer access to leading consultants from London's top teaching hospitals and contemporary treatment, with several highly specialised units including fertility, gastroenterology medicine and orthopaedics and surgery. With 60 beds across three floors, we offer a specialised service, bespoke to our patient’s needs. Our six-bed critical care unit provides dedicated specialised care to seriously ill patients with a range of surgical or medical conditions. In addition to this we have a 13 bedded acute medical unit. With satellite outpatient centres located in Chelsea, Battersea and Chiswick, we can offer a wide array of Imaging at all of our sites
Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC.
The Breast Unit can deliver a range of breast exams and procedures with the majority of our examinations being part of a one-stop or triple assessment clinic. We also offer self-referrals for Mammography screening.
As a Specialist Mammographer, you’ll be joining our hard working Breast Unit team, being a team player, helping to keep the service running as efficiently as possible. We’ll look to you to undertake and perform all Mammography procedures including 2D and 3D Mammography, screening mammograms, interventional, procedures in breast and assisting in ultrasounds. You may also be required to rotate into another modality, depending on your experience, such as Plain Film, MRI or CT, to maintain your competence and help provide cover as and when required.
Key responsibilities:
Perform quality control functions related to mammography.
Undertake all administrative duties such as bookings and reporting involved in the Mammography service
Utilise and understand the PACS and DR/CR system.
Participate in symptomatic breast clinics
Carry out screening mammography
Assist with ultrasounds including procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, drainages, localisation
Perform stereotactic biopsies with consultant breast radiologists
Participate in late shifts for evening breast clinics.
Participate in the rotation of Mammographers to other sites associated with the facility namely Chiswick Medical Centre
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
HCPC registration
Relevant post Graduate experience with a PGCert in Mammography/Breast Imaging
Mammography experience in the UK
In depth knowledge of processes and procedures in Mammography
Computer literate – intermediate to advanced level
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Specialist Mammographer, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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