Job overview

If you are a reliable individual with initiative and a positive approach to work an exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly team to work for the Breast Screening Unit. We provide a screening and symptomatic breast imaging service for the population of Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham, predominantly working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as well as in 3 static units and 2 mobile trailers.We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, well-motivated and flexible individual, to support our very busy service. This would be a fantastic development opportunity for the right person. The post is ideal for someone who can work independently and enjoys being part of a team, and is able to manage their own workload by prioritising tasks accordingly. You must have good communication and organisational skills and be able to adapt to developing service needs. A current driving license and a car available for use are an essential requirement.Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective Breast

Screening Service to patients/clients within the assessment centre and on mobile and

static screening units.

To carry out screening mammography to the standard required by the NHS Breast

Screening Programme and provide a high level of patient care within the symptomatic and

assessment services.

To work at all screening venues as well as in the base hospital, and to be prepared to work

flexible hours to suit the need of the service.

To provide support to medical staff during clinics.

To x-ray breast pathological specimens after appropriate training.

To work in a flexible manner and be willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service

including extending their role to incorporate further imaging techniques after appropriate

training

Actively engage in the “Make every contact count” (MECC) process, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.