• Job Description

  Req#: C9209-25-0090?language=en&page=1071&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an opportunity for an Assistant/Associate Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at the Cheshire & Stockport Breast Screening Programme. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner in Mammography with Level 4 mammography associate qualification or equivalent.

  Consideration to provide apprenticeship training would be given to a suitable candidate. In order to fulfil the required eligibility for an apprenticeship, evidence of prior learning is required to facilitate the funding and course approval. The candidate must have level 2 in English and Maths. Level 2 English and Maths are equivalent to GCSE grade A-C. BTEC qualifications in other subjects are not equivalent to 'pure' maths and English qualifications.

  Candidates who already hold a professional registration would not be eligible. Candidates must have also been living in the UK or EU for the last three years. If you have a query regarding eligibility for apprenticeship training please contact the Breast screening manager, Lads Welton, ladislava.welton@nhs.net before submitting your application.

  You will need excellent communications skills and a knowledge of the National Health Breast Screening Programme and its aims. Knowledge of the symptomatic breast cancer pathway is also beneficial.

  Salary for this Trainee role will be in line with Annex 21. O nce qualified, the candidate will receive full band 4 pay.

  Hours per week: 37.5

  Main duties of the job

  To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) and Symptomatic Service under the supervision of a qualified mammographer.

  Work within achieved competencies to agreed protocols and towards further competencies which may be in a wider diagnostic modality as dictated by departmental workload.

  To provide assistance to Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in all areas of the department.

  Screening and symptomatic services are offered at the Macclesfield Breast screening center, with 3 Siemens digital mammography sets, two with stereotactic biopsy and tomosynthesis attachment.

  You will need to have a flexible approach to service provision which will involve evening and weekend clinics at the Breast Screening Centre at Macclesfield and Mobile Van sites. Travel is essential to this role, so please demonstrate how you would meet these requirements. A genuine occupational qualification applies to these posts under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and therefore they are restricted to female applicants only.

  Mobile screening in Stockport is provided on a mobile van with Siemens digital mammography.

  About us

  It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

  COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

  Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

  Date posted

  17 February 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year (Trainee annex 21 salary)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  209-A-25-6955422

  Job locations

  Macclesfield District

  General Hospital

  Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire

  SK10 3BL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

  Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

  As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

  Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

  We look forward to receiving your application.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

  Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

  As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

  Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

  We look forward to receiving your application.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice or equivalent
  • GCSE Maths Grades A-C, 4-9 or Functional Skills Maths level 2 or equivalent
  • Must undertake and achieve the Mammography Associate apprenticeship Level 4

  Desirable

  • Attendance at study days
  • Attendance at conferences etc

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Infection Control
  • Involvement with Quality Assurance
  • Awareness of confidentiality

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of CRIS/PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
  • Understanding of NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) procedures

  Skills

  Essential

  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to demonstrate caring attitude to patients/clients and staff members
  • IT skills
  • Consistent and reliable
  • Able to display good judgement
  • Able to self-motivate

  Desirable

  • Able to prioritise

  Other Role Requirements

  Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice or equivalent
  • GCSE Maths Grades A-C, 4-9 or Functional Skills Maths level 2 or equivalent
  • Must undertake and achieve the Mammography Associate apprenticeship Level 4

  Desirable

  • Attendance at study days
  • Attendance at conferences etc

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Infection Control
  • Involvement with Quality Assurance
  • Awareness of confidentiality

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of CRIS/PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
  • Understanding of NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) procedures

  Skills

  Essential

  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to demonstrate caring attitude to patients/clients and staff members
  • IT skills
  • Consistent and reliable
  • Able to display good judgement
  • Able to self-motivate

  Desirable

  • Able to prioritise

  Other Role Requirements

  Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Cheshire NHS Trust

  Address

  Macclesfield District

  General Hospital

  Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire

  SK10 3BL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Cheshire NHS Trust

  Address

  Macclesfield District

  General Hospital

  Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire

  SK10 3BL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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