Clinical Specialist Mammographer

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a Clinical Specialist Mammographer to manage the Breast service and oversee advanced practices. This role includes responsibilities like Stereotactical procedures, ultrasound work, and operational management, ensuring high-quality service delivery and patient care.

Qualifications

• High standard of clinical skills and extensive practical experience required.
• Current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio essential.
• Ability to undertake audit necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Stereotactical procedures and Image Interpretation.
• Supervise the service provision in Breast Assessment and mobile units.
• Assist in management of the Mammography service under Programme Manager.

Skills

Clinical skills

IT Skills

Specialist expertise in mammography

Education

DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography

Certificate of Competence in Mammography

Film Interpretation Course at Masters level

Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy at Masters level

Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound at Masters level

Job description

Job summary

As a breast screening service actively catering for an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area, we are energetically engaged in several key national breast trials. The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies such as CESM and ABUS alongside current technologies such as tomography.

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated clinical specialist mammographer to join our breast care team. To assist in the management of the Mammography service and also to undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.

The post holder will assist with the day-to-day operational management of the Breast service and will deputise in the absence of Senior Management. They will have responsibility towards the Quality Management System and will be expected to have specialist knowledge in mammography, working at Advanced Practice level, to include undertaking symptomatic and screening mammography, image interpretation, ultrasound and biopsies.

The successful candidate will operate within, organise and supervise service provision in both the Breast Assessment and the mobile Mammography Units.

Trainee applicants may be considered if two post graduate certificates in Advanced Practice/Mammography have been awarded.

Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Specialist Mammographer will undertake Stereotactical procedures, Ultrasound and Image Interpretation by liaising and undertaking clinical procedures with the guidance from our highly skilled clinical team in the breast unit.

You will be an expert in all areas of associated breast procedures, as outlined in the job description and person specification, adhering to agreed protocols and standards. Also providing written reports after synthesising patient history seeking a second opinion where necessary to operate.

Responsibilities will also include assisting in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Programme Manager/Superintendent Radiographers. To undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-IM-7216365

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• Film Interpretation Course at Masters level
• Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy at Masters level
• Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound at masters level

Desirable

• Recognised training certificate
• Post graduate qualification in management

Experience Essential

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
• High standard of clinical skills
• IT Skills
• Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio
• Ability to undertake audit

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
• Certificate of Competence in Mammography
• Film Interpretation Course at Masters level
• Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy at Masters level
• Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound at masters level

Desirable

• Recognised training certificate
• Post graduate qualification in management

Experience Essential

• Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
• High standard of clinical skills
• IT Skills
• Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio
• Ability to undertake audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)