Advanced Mammographer

An Advanced Mammographer specializes in breast imaging, performing mammograms, assessing image quality, and adapting techniques to meet patient needs. This role is crucial for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, significantly impacting patient outcomes and the effectiveness of breast imaging services.,

• Conduct high-quality mammographic exams., 3. Patient Care: Provide compassionate and professional care, addressing the clinical, physical, and emotional needs of patients during their imaging procedures.
4. Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to support services, ensuring best practices are followed. 5. Assist in Interventional Procedures: Support radiologists and other advanced Mammographers during breast interventional procedures, such as biopsies and localizations. 6. Research and Development: Participate in research activities aimed at advancing breast imaging techniques and improving patient outcomes. 7. Training and Education: Mentor and train junior staff and students in mammography practices, fostering a learning environment. 8. Leadership: Take an active role in the management and development of the breast imaging service, contributing to policy and procedural improvements.


• Degree in Radiography or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Mammography.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.
• Extensive experience in breast imaging.
Skills:
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
1. Perform Mammograms: Conduct high-quality mammographic examinations to ensure accurate and clear images for diagnostic purposes. 2. Image Assessment: Evaluate the technical quality of mammography images and make necessary adjustments to optimize clarity and detail., We are looking to recruit a radiographer with sophisticated communication skills and a patient-centered approach. The successful candidate will gain experience in a in a systematic one stop breast clinic, cold lists and biopsies at the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The candidate must be HCPC registered and hold a PGC in mammography. You must capable and willing to work to the highest standards. As a department, we are very supportive of role development, currently we have mammographers who report as well as perform breast biopsies and a Consultant Mammographer running One Stop Clinics and cold lists. You are required to hold demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates & junior staff.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.,
• UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.