Specialist Radiographer - Mammographer

As a Specialist Radiographer working in this newly updated and prestigious Breast unit at Prince Philip Hospital, Mammographers work within a busy one-stop breast clinic providing a highly specialised diagnostic service as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The department benefits from the use of our recently updated Hologic Dimensions equipment along with a Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy system. As a Mammographer, you will perform specialised radiographic examinations of the breast and assist with specialised interventional procedures such as breast wire localisation and vacuum assisted biopsy procedures. You will work alongside a well established and experienced team of Mammographers, Clinicians and other breast unit staff.Main duties of the job To perform routine radiographic and more specialised mammography examinations on their own caseload of patients, assess the resulting images and recording the necessary information in PACS and Soliton. The post holder will require the necessary CPD evidence, experience and training to undertake these duties. To undertake diagnostic radiographic examinations. To act as IR(ME)R practitioner and operator for radiological procedures within their scope of practice. To operate a wide range of expensive, specialized imaging equipment safely and appropriately. To ensure all relevant safety checks are made before proceeding with any examination. To comply with IR(ME)R employer procedures, IR local rules and Health Board policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services