E169: Rachael Bissell - From Therapeutic Radiography to Mammography Servies Managment
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses breast screening, mammograms and breaking bad news.
Episode 169: Part of the workforce and education series Series(Part 59).
Description: In this inspiring episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Rachel Bissell, a Clinical Service Manager for a Breast Imaging Service within the NHS. She talks about her career as a therapeutic radiographer, training as a Mammographer and progressing into management. Rachael talks openly and honestly about challenges she faced working in radiotherapy and leadership.
CPD Reflection Points:
- Where do you see yourself in 1, 3, & 5 years? What skills, qualifications, or mentorship could support that path?What barriers might exist, and how could you overcome them?
- What leadership style do you naturally adopt? What leadership traits do you admire and want to cultivate?
- Reflecting on this podcast episode how could you better support colleagues who have logistical challenges in attending the workplace?
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Links from the Episode:
- https://www.stgbec.org.uk/courses/post-graduate-course-mammography
- https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/wider-healthcare-team/roles-wider-healthcare-team/clinical-support-staff/mammographer
- https://nationalbreastimagingacademy.org/radiography/mammography-associate-apprenticeship/
- https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/pgcert-mammography-principles-and-practice
- https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/professional-practice-in-mammography
- https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-practice/diagnostic-imaging-pathways/mammography
Research links from the Episode:
- Radiographers filling the mammography screening gap, but where's the evidence?
- Breast density effect on the sensitivity of digital screening mammography in a UK cohort
- Non-invasive screening of breast cancer from fingertip smears—a proof of concept study
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Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.