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Mammographer

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustGreat Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB, United Kingdom£39,959 - £48,117Closes 31/08/2026

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Band
Band 6
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
17/08/2026
Closes
31/08/2026

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Role summary

This is a fixed-term Mammographer position for 12 months, working at the Breast Centre and on mobile units across Wiltshire. The role involves performing routine and specialist mammographic examinations, including assessment and symptomatic clinics. As a senior grade, duties will also include some managerial and supervisory tasks. The post can be full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time, primarily within normal working hours with some evening and weekend cover.

Essential criteria

  • Current registration with the Health Professions Council
  • Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and study to achieve certificate
  • Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
  • Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE

Desirable criteria

  • ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging
  • Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
  • In depth experience of breast imaging
  • cannulation experience
  • Current registration with the Health Professions Council
  • Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and study to achieve certificate
  • Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification
  • Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE
  • ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging
  • Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients
  • In depth experience of breast imaging
  • cannulation experience

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Band 6 pay context

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.

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mammographer

The closing date is 31 August 2026

Job summary

previous applicant's need not apply*

Fixed Term - 12 months

We are seeking a qualified Mammographer with experience of working in a breast unit.

The role encompasses working both at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the service's two mobile units which travel around Wiltshire on a three year round plan.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out routine breast screening and the more specialist mammographic examinations required in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is that of a senior grade and so duties will encompass some managerial and supervisory tasks.

The post will be either full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (in full days) as agreed with applicant, principally within 8.30-17.30 normal working hours but you will be expected to cover some limited evening and weekend work.

Main duties of the job

1. To independently assess each patient. Perform specialist mammography at the speed and technical skill level demanded by the service, adapting radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.

2. To work at a band 6 senior Radiographer level, taking responsibility for the smooth running of clinics and workload management.

3. To provide an excellent sta

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