Mammographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Mammographer to join the busy Breast Imaging Service at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing high-standard mammography for screening and symptomatic services, assisting in interventional procedures, and performing quality control tests. The successful candidate will contribute to service development and quality improvement within a supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities
- Provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging.
- Work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations.
- Undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme.
- Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures.
- Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff.
- Participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Personal indemnity insurance or membership of the Society of Radiographers
- PG certificate in Mammography
- Post qualification radiography experience.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
- Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017
- Computer Literate
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good decision making skills skills.
- Motivational skills.
- Counselling skills
- Good organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Self motivated and confident in own ability
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of breast services
- Mammography experience post qualification
- Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.
- Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit
- Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS
- Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.
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 2d ago · Closes in 6d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer.
We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Mammographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service. Candidates must hold PG Cert in Mammography Practice.
The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking withexcellent organisational and communication skills.The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential.Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.
Bolton Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for Bolton Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Bolton Royal Hospital, and at our 3 satellite sites in Bolton centre, Radcliffe and Rochdale.
The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for brea
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