Mammographer

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank hols

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

In house training and development

Buying and selling of annual leave

Subsidised restaurant

Tranquillity garden and on-site subsid

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Mammographer to undertake mammography imaging in symptomatic and screening clinics, contributing to a high-quality, patient-centred service within a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform high-quality diagnostic images, assist in interventional procedures, and participate in quality assurance programmes, while supervising training for student mammographers and other staff as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Radiographer within a breast symptomatic service.
• Experience of QA.
• Knowledge of Breast Screening Programme.
• Current HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mammograms in line with national and local protocols.
• Ensure all imaging examinations are performed to a high diagnostic standard, maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Assist in interventional procedures as required.
• Support image-guided procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and patient dignity.
• Explain the procedure, gain consent, inform and advise the patient in a timely manner.
• Provide clinical information and support to patients during assessment and diagnostic sessions.
• Exercise professional judgement in selecting and adapting imaging techniques for diagnostic outcomes.
• Ensure Health and Safety Policies are understood and followed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Protocol compliance

Education

BSc Radiography

Postgrad mammography

HCPC registration

Job description

22.5 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays with the 3rd day flexible to support service development)

Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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• To undertake mammography imaging within symptomatic and screening clinics, including the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images, assistance with interventional procedures, and participation in quality assurance programs.
• The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centered breast imaging service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and supporting clinical governance and service improvement.
• As a Mammographer you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient centered Mammography Service.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be accountable for their own clinical practice and professional development, working within agreed protocols and professional standards.
• They will contribute to quality assurance, audit and service improvement activities and support multidisciplinary working across the service.
• You will supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:

• On-site nursery
• 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays
• cycle to work scheme
• flexible working
• in house training and development
• buying and selling of annual leave
• subsidised restaurant
• tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Job responsibilities

• To undertake mammograms in line with national and local protocols.
• To ensure all imaging examinations are performed to a consistently high diagnostic standard, maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Assist in interventional procedures as required.
• To support image-guided procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and patient dignity at all times.
• To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner.
• To provide relevant clinical information and support to patients, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions.
• The post holder will exercise professional judgement in selecting and adapting imaging techniques to achieve optimal diagnostic outcomes, considering patient presentation, clinical indications and technical challenges.
• To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Experience

• Experience as a Radiographer within a breast symptomatic service
• Experience of QA
• Knowledge of Breast Screening Programme

Qualifications

• Bsc Hons Radiography or DCR
• Post grad certificate in mammography or equivalent qualification
• Current HCPC registration

Skills

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure with accuracy and speed and deal with stressful situations
• Use initiative and problem solve
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Capacity to learn new skills in a changing environment
• Ability to work to specified protocols and policies

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata