Mammographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a clinical role with some first-line management responsibilities, focusing on the efficient daily delivery of breast imaging services. The post holder will provide high-quality mammographic services for screening, symptomatic clinics, and surveillance programs, ensuring patient care and adherence to NHSBSP guidelines. It involves preparing equipment, interviewing patients, and maintaining clinical expertise.
Essential criteria
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography
- UK NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate award in mammographic practice
- Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Certificate of competency in IV injections
- Member of the Society of Radiographers
- Utilising Mammography equipment and positioning techniques of the breast
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment
- and positioning techniques of the breast Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment Experience of NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Experience of Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography
- Experience or knowledge of working on a Mobile unit
- Communication and relationship skills
- Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstanding
- Ability to communicate easily and effectively with staff and clients, in particular emphasis with distressed individuals recalled to assessment clinics
- Ability to work as part of a Team and build working relationships with people at a multidisciplinary team ll levels within the dept
- An understanding of team working and of own contribution to the team
- Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the role
- Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues
- Analytical and Judgement skills
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Physical Skills
- Good health and co-ordination for positioning patients Ability to manoeuvre mammography equipment
- Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs and aid patient transfer Able to deal with body fluid spillages
- Planning and organisation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
- Other requirements specific to the role
- Proven good timekeeping and sickness record
- Able to work flexible hours and adapt to changes in the working week
- Able and willing to work at other UHL hospitals sites and mobile units in the community.
- Full clean UK Driving licence (manual) and able to use own care if required
- Training & Qualifications
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography
- UK NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate award in mammographic practice
- Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of CPD
- Certificate of competency in IV injections
- Member of the Society of Radiographers
- Utilising Mammography equipment and positioning techniques of the breast
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment
- and positioning techniques of the breast Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment Experience of NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Experience of Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography
- Experience or knowledge of working on a Mobile unit
- Communication and relationship skills
- Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstanding
- Ability to communicate easily and effectively with staff and clients, in particular emphasis with distressed individuals recalled to assessment clinics
- Ability to work as part of a Team and build working relationships with people at a multidisciplinary team ll levels within the dept
- An understanding of team working and of own contribution to the team
- Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the role
- Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues
- Analytical and Judgement skills
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Physical Skills
- Good health and co-ordination for positioning pat
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 15d
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Job summary
- This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management to address service needs.
- To act as part of a team responsible for providing the efficient daily delivery of the breast imaging service, ensuring that a high standard of patient care is delivered whist maintaining a quality service to agreed standards.
- To provide a high quality mammographic service, including the screening, symptomatic breast clinics and surveillance and family history programme to the women of Leicestershire and Rutland
- Adhere to the NHSBSP guidelines including monitoring of the equipment and quality standards
Main duties of the job
To prepare all mammographic equipment prior to using to ensure that equipment is working correctly and safely following agreed protocols.
Ensure that women attending for Breast Imaging are interviewed in the appropriate manner displaying an encouraging attitude to breast imaging and that women are supported and guided through the mammographic process
Assist in the department of systems of work including operational policies and procedures
To initiate and make recommendations towards changes in clinical practice for new ways of working
To adhere to the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Radiographers and maintain high standards of clinical expertise in all aspects of Breast Imaging
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