Assistant Practitioner - Mammography in Surrey

Surrey

Mammography

Competitive

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About The Role

Job title: Assistant Practitioner

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 22.5hrs or 37.5hrs per week

Location: Jarvis Centre, Surrey

You will work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, undertaking screening and assessment radiographic imaging across a full range of mobile and static sites.

The post holder will carry out screening mammography in accordance with the NHS Breast Screening Program and perform the full range of imaging techniques (to include additional views and tomosynthesis) during assessment clinics at the static site.

What you are responsible for:

To undertake radiographic duties associated with the provision of a high quality breast screening service within the department and on the mobile screening units in a caring and professional manner
Process client information and use PC to input clinical details accurately on the NHSBSP database.
To maintain high standards of care through the appropriate use of interpersonal skills and knowledge and the ability to adapt technique to cater for clients with a range of needs.
To perform imaging techniques (to include tomosynthesis and additional views), for which adequate training has been given to a consistently high standard.
Observe and adhere to all relevant quality control tests and checks to include Ultrasound quality assurance.
Conduct self and peer review of mammography examinations (10 per month) using the Image Assessment Tool (IAT).
To attend all mandatory training as directed by InHealth.
To work in accordance with IRR99 and IR(MER) 2000 regulations.
Observe health and safety, and risk management standards and policies, and report all incidents promptly.

We are looking for someone who:

Has highly developed communication skills
Has good judgement skills
Sensitive to the needs of the client age group and needs to include clients in assessment clinics and in a highly anxious state.
Has commitment to CPD
Is motivated and enthusiastic
Be flexible to the needs and working hours of the service, to include travelling to a range of screening sites.
Be empathetic to the needs of clients using the service.
Actively participate in QA, specifically Ultrasound and tormam under the guidance of the QA superintendent.

You should apply if you have the below experience:

Knowledge of Health and Safety and IR(ME)R Regulations
Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act / PIAG
Understanding of cleanliness and Infection Control Procedures
Experience working in a customer facing role
Using Microsoft packages and other IT systems
Working as part of a team but also independently
Data protection and confidentiality laws
Foundation degree in breast imaging or equivalent.
Current full driving licence and car owner

What's in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Generous company contribution pension scheme
Private medical insurance options
Life assurance
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Fantastic learning and development opportunities
24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced parental leave
Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
Refer a friend bonus
Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
Paid-for professional memberships and more!

For eligible* roles (which includes this one), we offer an additional payment of £10 per hour, up to a maximum of £50 per day, for each weekend day worked. This is paid monthly in arrears.

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.

*This includes colleagues delivering face to face patient care in the Targeted Lung Health Check mobile units, Endoscopy, AAA Screening, Breast Screening, PET-CT, Audiology, Mobiles, Imaging Centres and CDC’s. Note that this payment is not applicable to clinical staff working within the Echocardiography division, or Diabetic Eye Screening. The Weekend Payment does not apply to those on a flexible working agreement and part time workers that have requested to work weekend hours/days as part of their working agreement. The Weekend Payment also doesn’t apply to those who are working remotely or carrying out administrative work from home.

About Us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.

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