Band 6 Mammographer/Band 5 Trainee Radiographer Mammographer

1. To undertake mammography examinations of diagnostic quality in the breast imaging department at Derriford Hospital, the Plymouth City Centre static unit and on the mobile mammography screening unit at the various sites across the outlying catchment area. 2. To undertake digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) examinations on patients/clients as required 3. To undertake contrast enhanced mammography as required. 4. To provide the Consultant Radiologist/Radiographer, Advanced Practitioner or Specialist Registrar with x-ray guidance during breast interventional procedures. 5. To maintain competence in all breast x-ray examinations and interventional procedures, including biopsy and localisation. 6. To prepare equipment required for interventional procedures and to dispose of equipment safely following the procedure in line with Trust Policy. 7. To apply compression and dressings to the patient following interventional procedures. 8. To maintain competence in the use of the biopsy specimen x-ray machine. 9. To be mindful of the needs and concerns of the women attending for breast examination and explain to them all procedures where appropriate. 10. To ensure all clients attending for breast screening have a positive experience ensuring they will reattend in the future. For further information please see attached job description