Band 6 Mammographer

NHS Jobs; Tooting; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mammography Specialist to deliver a high-quality mammography service across screening and symptomatic pathways. You will perform a range of mammography examinations, adapt techniques for complex cases, and support interventional procedures as needed, ensuring compassionate, patient-centred care.

You will communicate effectively with patients, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and participate in quality assurance and

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of mammography examinations in line with national standards.
• Maintain high-quality diagnostic images and ensure patient-centred care.
• Adapt techniques for individual patient needs and support interventional procedures where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with anxious or distressed patients, maintaining dignity and privacy.

Job description

The post holder will work as part of the Breast Imaging team, delivering a high-quality mammography service across screening and symptomatic pathways. You will perform a range of mammography examinations in line with national standards, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and excellent patient care. You will adapt techniques to meet individual patient needs, including more complex cases, and support interventional procedures where appropriate. A key part of the role is providing compassionate, patient-centred care. You will communicate effectively with patients, many of whom may feel anxious or distressed, ensuring dignity, privacy, and informed consent at all times. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and safety, complying with relevant legislation (including IR(ME)R), and participating in quality assurance, audit, and service improvement activities. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective running of the service. You will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to continuous professional development.

£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust