Are you a good communicator and looking for a patient facing role?
An Assistant Practitioner works under the supervision of a radiographer supporting the imaging of patients. This role may also be referred to as a Mammography Associate.
As an Assistant Practitioner in the breast screening team you are most likely to:
- Work either both in the hospital and on the breast screening vans,
- Work directly with patients and with other radiography staff,
- Talk to patients attending for screening ensuring they are informed and feeling at ease
- Under supervision take images of breast tissue as part of screening to identify or exclude cancer
- Assist in clinics and procedures as required
- Prepare images and paperwork for reporting
