Band 6 Senior Radiographer-Mammographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Radiographer-Mammographer to join a friendly and enthusiastic team at University Hospitals Birmingham. The role involves delivering high-quality mammography examinations within both screening and symptomatic breast referral services, primarily based at the South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, working in line with NHSBSP guidelines. Applicants must hold a Postgraduate Award in Mammography, a Radiography Degree, and have experience in Breast Screening and symptomatic Breast Services.
Key responsibilities
- Perform high standard mammography examinations in accordance with local protocols.
- Provide support to the breast services team for both breast screening and symptomatic services.
- Support the smooth running of clinics, working with the wider breast team.
- Contribute to the training and development of team members across digital mammography, image guided interventional procedures, and digital imaging.
Essential criteria
- *Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
- *Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
- *State registered radiographer.
- *Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.
- *Experience in breast screening.
- *Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
- *Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
- *Wide range of practical experience
- *Evidence of team leadership skills
- *Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.
- *Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative.
- *Ability to train and influence colleagues.
- *Ability to problem solve.
- *Ability to participate in audit activities.
- *Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
- *Effective communication skills
- *Effective organisational skills
- *Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
- *Desire to perform well both professionally and personally.
- *Caring, empathetic approach to patients/carers.
Desirable criteria
- *Experience in general radiography
- *Knowledge of NHS BSP
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.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Senior Radiographer-Mammographer
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated hardworking, Radiographer-Mammographer to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.
University Hospitals Birmingham manages The South Birmingham Breast Screening Programme and provides Breast Symptomatic Services across Birmingham and Solihull.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mammography examinations within both screening and symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be primarily based at the South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit and its associated mobile screening units, working in line with NHSBSP guidelines and South Birmingham Breast Unit QMS operating procedures. There also maybe occasions where duties are undertaken at Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.
Please note, this is not a training post.
Applicants must hold the Postgraduate Award in Mammography, a Radiography Degree (or equivalent), and have experience of working in Breast Screening and symptomatic Breast Services.
Current HCPC registration is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will perform high standard mammography examinationsin accordance withlocal
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