Trainee Specialist Mammographer

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated mammographer with an interest in completing training and competency to become a Specialist Mammographer in stereotactic procedures, joining our friendly multi-disciplinary team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust's (RCHT) Breast Unit within the Mermaid Centre. RCHT's Breast Unit provides comprehensive breast care to patients from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The successful applicant will complete dedicated training with allocated study time and mentor support and will work in the department and on the screening units, which serve the county., To liaise with Radiologists, the admin and clerical team, nursing team and all other modality team leaders to ensure optimum service provision

To ensure professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, regularly review practice, in accordance with local and national policies and guidelines where appropriate.

To work as part of a team providing flexible service delivery as required.

Demonstrate high degree of clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in breast imaging, offering advice and support to radiographers, clinicians and other health care professionals.

To supervise and provide clinical expertise to radiographers, APs, CISWs and undergraduate students when necessary.

To support the team leader in absence management, recruitment and other HR duties where appropriate.

To assist in managing the breast imaging department, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Actively pursue a programme of CPD and maintain a personal record of professional development, suitable for registration purposes as required

Support other staff to meet their CPD requirements.

Promote an environment that fosters innovation and service improvement.

Maintain standards as set out in the QA Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening Radiology

Participate in evening and weekend work as required by the needs of the service

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.