Mammographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and development

Flexible working opportunities

State-of-the-art breast screening unit

Job summary

The Mammographer position in the Breast Screening team at InHealth Group focuses on screening women for breast cancer by mammography and taking part in assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies. It is a full-time role, 36 hours per week, with a Monday-to-Friday rota and oversight of assistant practitioners.

The role requires HCPC registration and a recognised postgraduate certificate in mammography, with a strong commitment to patient care and team collaboration in a modern screening

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience as a mammographer in breast screening or assessment.
• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and a recognised postgraduate certificate in mammography.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the service.
• Screen women for breast cancer by mammography.
• Deliver screening and assessment mammography to support early detection and diagnosis.
• Take part in assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies.
• Support and mentor assistant practitioners.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with radiologists, breast clinicians, radiographers and mammographers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate patient care

Collaborative team player

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Recognised postgraduate certificate in mammography

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

The Mammographer post sits in the Breast Screening team at InHealth Group. The role centres on screening women for breast cancer by mammography and taking part in assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies. It is full-time, 36 hours a week on a local Monday-to-Friday rota, and includes supporting assistant practitioners. HCPC registration and a recognised postgraduate certificate in mammography decide fit.

What the job involves

• Provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the service
• Screen women for breast cancer by mammography
• Deliver screening and assessment mammography to support early detection and diagnosis
• Take part in assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies
• Support and mentor assistant practitioners
• Support the development of assistant practitioners
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with radiologists, breast clinicians, radiographers and mammographers
• Help shape continuous improvement in the service

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Recognised postgraduate certificate in mammography

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience working as a mammographer in a breast screening or assessment environment

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate approach to patient care

Other

• Collaborative team player
• Passion for women's health and outstanding clinical standards

What’s offered

• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Fully funded advanced practice training and development pathways
• Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance
• Work in a modern breast screening service with state-of-the-art equipment
• Supportive team culture