Deputy Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer

at  Wrightington Wigan Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To provide an efficient and effective breast imaging service for the Breast Unit within Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Foundation Trust, (W.W.L.) to recognised professional standards To demonstrate leadership across the breast imaging departments of W.W.L. by: - Utilising existing staffing across the department and mobile sites to ensure that all previously agreed Service Level Agreements are met. To be responsible for all breast radiographic services at W.W.L. The post holder will ensure that all external and internal policies and procedures pertinent to breast imaging will be actioned.
Ensure that an ongoing analysis of the breast imaging waiting lists is maintained and appropriately actioned across all sites to ensure local and national waiting targets are met. Ensure all items of equipment pertinent to breast imaging are maintained and serviced according to manufacturers requirements. To mentor and supervise student radiographers, trainee mammographers and trainee mammography associates. Provide support to the Breast Imaging Lead Radiographer and Breast Operational manager to meet current service requirements and to provide vision and plan for future service developments.
To lead the departments audit, appraisal and assessment of image quality as part of the Quality Assurance programmes within the breast department through the NHSBSP QA process. Must be able to develop robust workflows, systems and processes to ensure the delivery of safe responsive care. To maintain the highest personal and professional standards at all times and to lead staff to deliver the same. To provide high standards of patient care adhering to Trust and departmental policies and to maintain professional and personal standard

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