Assistant Practitioner in Mammography

Job summary
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants will be considered (this provision applies under Section 7(2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975).

Do you hold the Assistant Practitioner Certificate of Competence in Mammographer?

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a busy and supportive environment. Are you highly motivated, hardworking and forward thinking?

If so come and visit us in Doncaster where a part time (22.5 hours) permanent post has arisen for an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly team of Mammographers working within the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Breast Screening Service

Main duties of the job
To undertake routine specified radiographic examinations as per achieved competency under the supervision of a senior radiographer and to assist in the delivery of a high quality and accurate service

To act as an operator under the Trusts IR(ME)R 2017 procedures and undertake imaging examinations and procedures as per the departments technique protocols.

To perform routine mammograms at Breast Screening Clinics to a high standard of technique under the supervision of a senior Radiographer.

To operate the National Breast Screening System (NBSS) and RIS (the radiology information system).

To utilise a high level of dexterity, necessary for the positioning and manipulation of patients and imaging equipment.

To participate in clinical audit and surveys relevant to the role.

To assist, when required, at breast screening assessment clinics and symptomatic "one-stop" clinics which support the two week cancer wait targets, or other NHS initiatives.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship
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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• AP Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C or above) or the equivalent or NVQ Level 2
• Computer literate
• At least 1 years' experience in a healthcare setting in the NHS

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience operating Trust computer systems
• Experience in a Mammography Department
• Experience in the NHSBSP

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• Communicate effectively with clients, patients, staff and members of the public
• Good team player
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
• Able to prioritise workload
• To be able to travel independently to meet the demands of the post
• Caring attitude towards patients
• Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
• Able to maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to deal sensitively & compassionately with patients, some of whom may have received bad news
• Work in a logical methodical manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is an equal opportunities employer.