Assistant Practitioner in Mammography - West of Scotland Breast Screening B4

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking motivated Assistant Practitioners to join their Breast Screening Service. This part-time role involves delivering mammography screening services, ensuring high-quality care for patients. Training is provided for the necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• NHS experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered mammography screening services under supervision.
• Conduct further assessments, including biopsies, to aid diagnosis.

Skills

Motivation

Education

Higher Certificate in Mammography

Scottish Higher qualifications

Job description

Assistant Practitioner in Mammography - West of Scotland Breast Screening B4

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: [To be provided]

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

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

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

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

This is a part-time position (salary is pro-rata), with hours from 08:00 to 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, which offers mammography screening to 300,000 women on a three-year cycle, either at the static centre or on mobile units. The service covers Greater Glasgow, Argyll and Clyde, Lanarkshire, and West Forth Valley Health Boards.

Diagnostic imaging equipment is used for screening, with results sent to women and their GPs. Further assessments, including biopsies, may be conducted to aid diagnosis and treatment. The post involves delivering high-quality, person-centered mammography screening services under supervision. NHS experience is desirable.

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