Assistant Practitioner in Mammography - West of Scotland Breast Screening(Annex 21)

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the West of Scotland Breast Screening Service as an Assistant Practitioner. This role involves providing mammography screening to a large population, ensuring high-quality care under supervision. Flexible part-time shifts are available, offering a chance to make a significant impact in women's health.

Qualifications

• NHS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred mammography screening.
• Provide direct care under supervision of a registered practitioner.

Skills

Motivation

Education

Higher Certificate in Mammography

Two Scottish Higher or equivalent qualifications

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Assistant Practitioner in Mammography - West of Scotland Breast Screening (Annex 21), West of Scotland Breast Screening Service, Scotland, United Kingdom

Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

West of Scotland Breast Screening Service, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this role is Monday – Sunday, 08:00 – 20:00, with flexible extended working hours. Requirements for the post include:

• Higher Certificate in Mammography (training provided if needed)
• Two Scottish Higher or equivalent qualifications
• Full Driving Licence
• Access to a car (car leasing may be available)

(Please note the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.)

Assistant Practitioner – various part-time positions (08:00-20:00, Monday to Sunday)

Location: West of Scotland Breast Screening Centre, 77 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow G2 1QT.

We seek motivated assistant practitioners to join our team at the West of Scotland Breast Screening Service. The service offers mammography screening to 300,000 women on a three-year cycle, either at the static centre or on mobile units. About 4-5% of women screened are invited for further assessment at review clinics in Glasgow. The geographical area includes Greater Glasgow, Argyll and Clyde, Lanarkshire, and West Forth Valley Health Boards.

Diagnostic imaging equipment is used for mammography screening, with results sent to women and their GPs. Further assessments, including image-guided biopsies, may be carried out to aid diagnosis and treatment. Women are referred to specialist surgical units when necessary. The post holder will deliver high-quality, person-centred, effective, and efficient mammography screening, providing direct care under supervision of a registered practitioner. NHS experience is desirable.

This post may be an Annex 21 position depending on the candidate's qualifications.