Advanced Mammographer

1. Perform Mammograms: Conduct high-quality mammographic examinations to ensure accurate and clear images for diagnostic purposes.2. Image Assessment: Evaluate the technical quality of mammography images and make necessary adjustments to optimize clarity and detail.3. Patient Care: Provide compassionate and professional care, addressing the clinical, physical, and emotional needs of patients during their imaging procedures.4. Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to support services, ensuring best practices are followed.5. Assist in Interventional Procedures: Support radiologists and other advanced Mammographers during breast interventional procedures, such as biopsies and localizations.6. Research and Development: Participate in research activities aimed at advancing breast imaging techniques and improving patient outcomes.7. Training and Education: Mentor and train junior staff and students in mammography practices, fostering a learning environment.8. Leadership: Take an active role in the management and development of the breast imaging service, contributing to policy and procedural improvements.

An Advanced Mammographer specializes in breast imaging, performing mammograms, assessing image quality, and adapting techniques to meet patient needs. This role is crucial for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, significantly impacting patient outcomes and the effectiveness of breast imaging services.Key Responsibilities:o Conduct high-quality mammographic exams.o Evaluate and adjust mammography images.o Provide compassionate care, addressing clinical and emotional needs.o Support diagnostic services.o Participate in research to advance breast imaging techniques.o Mentor junior staff and students.o Contribute to the management and development of breast imaging services.Qualifications:o Degree in Radiography or related field.o Postgraduate qualification in Mammography.o Registration with a relevant professional body.o Extensive experience in breast imaging.Skills:o Excellent technical and analytical skills.o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.o Ability to work independently and in a team.o Commitment to continuous professional development.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.