Mammographer

Transformation Unit; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Breast Imaging Unit within North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mammographer (Band 6) for 37.5 hours per week, fixed term, cross site with base to be discussed. This post requires HCPC registration and a Postgraduate Award in Mammography, with opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

You will join a multidisciplinary environment providing both screening and symptomatic breast imaging, serving a broad population with a focus on

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a radiographer is essential.
• Postgraduate Award in Mammography is required.
• Experience in breast imaging and working in a multidisciplinary team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and symptomatic breast imaging as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work across two sites with potential cross-site involvement.
• Demonstrate leadership and maintain high standards of patient care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Mammography

Masters level Mammographic practice

Job description

Employer North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Mammographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Mammographer Band 6, 37.5 hours fixed term cross site working with base to be discussed at appointment.

The North Cumbria Breast Imaging Unit is proud to provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services for patients with breast concerns, as well as serving as the hub for the North Cumbria Breast Screening Programme. We are committed to delivering truly patient-centred care within a warm, supportive environment, led by a dedicated team of highly skilled specialists.

We are a welcoming and collaborative department working across two sites, where we value and make the most of the diverse skills within our team. We actively support professional growth and career development for both Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners, with opportunities for advanced practice. Our well-established four-tier workforce includes Consultant Mammographers and Advanced Practitioners, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence in care.

Due to the nature of the work this post is only open to female applicants. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7 (2)(d)

Main duties of the job

You must have HCPC registration as a radiographer and Postgraduate Award in Mammography.

You will work as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team providing both screening and symptomatic breast imaging to the population of North and West Cumbria. You will gain a wealth of experience in breast imaging supported by the existing breast imaging team.

The North Cumbria Breast Screening Unit provides screening to approximately 22,500 women per year between the ages of 50-70 as part of the National Health Service Breast Programme.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Post Graduate qualifications at Masters level in Mammographic practice
• Essential IT skills or equivalent.

Experience

• Wide range of practical experience
• Experience of supervision of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff.
• National Health Service Breast Screening Service Programme for England.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of National Health Service Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic services
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Knowledge of screening services.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills whilst respecting confidentiality
• Leadership skills.
• Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment, maintaining a calm & professional manner.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise own initiative and judgement, and assess clinical situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.