Mammographer

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicestershire is recruiting a Band 6 Mammography Radiographer to deliver the breast imaging service across screening and symptomatic clinics.

The role involves equipment checks, patient care, QA, and adhering to NHSBSP standards, with opportunities to develop in contrast enhanced procedures and work within a supportive team at Glenfield Hospital.

Qualifications

• Essential radiography degree and HCPC registration.
• NHS Breast Screening Programme competency/certification.
• CPD evidence.
• Desirable: IV injections competency; Society of Radiographers membership.

Responsibilities

• Work with Radiologists and radiographers to deliver breast imaging services.
• Maintain NHSBSP Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Prepare mammographic equipment and ensure safety.
• Interview and support women through the mammographic process.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography

NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate in mammographic practice

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Closing date: 09 November 2026

Job summary

• This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management to address service needs.
• To act as part of a team responsible for providing the efficient daily delivery of the breast imaging service, ensuring that a high standard of patient care is delivered whilst maintaining a quality service to agreed standards.
• To provide a high quality mammographic service, including the screening, symptomatic breast clinics and surveillance and family history programme to the women of Leicestershire and Rutland.
• Adhere to the NHSBSP guidelines including monitoring of the equipment and quality standards.

Main duties of the job

• To prepare all mammographic equipment prior to using to ensure that equipment is working correctly and safely following agreed protocols.
• Ensure that women attending for Breast Imaging are interviewed in the appropriate manner displaying an encouraging attitude to breast imaging and that women are supported and guided through the mammographic process.
• Assist in the department of systems of work including operational policies and procedures.
• To initiate and make recommendations towards changes in clinical practice for new ways of working.
• To adhere to the NHSBSP Quality Assurance Guidelines for Radiographers and maintain high standards of clinical expertise in all aspects of Breast Imaging.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Apply through our website

Details

• Date posted: 26 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 358-8082902-CSI-B
• Job locations: Breast Care Centre Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• The Post Holder will work closely with the Radiologists, Superintendent Radiographers, radiographers and all other colleagues within Breast Imaging.
• The Post Holder will also form working relationships with staff from other divisions and clinical business units as required by the role.
• To maintain a high level of clinical expertise.
• To encourage and practice right first time radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the service.
• To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst they are in the Breast Care Centre respecting their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
• Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information, examination details and post processing requirements on Radiology Information and PACS systems including the NHS BSP system.
• To undertake Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography and intravenous injection contrast media in compliance with protocol, following training and if required by the role.
• To assist in monitoring the quality of service to patients and where appropriate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services.
• To maintain NHS Breast Screening Programme Image Quality standards for mammographers.
• To assist in meeting and the collecting of data for the Quality Assurance and Quality control for the NHS BSP.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• Essential: Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography; UK NHS Breast Screening Programme Certificate of Competency/Postgraduate award in mammographic practice; Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC); Evidence of CPD.
• Desirable: Certificate of competency in IV injections; Member of the Society of Radiographers.

Experience

• Essential: Utilising Mammography equipment and positioning techniques of the breast; Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Tests of mammography equipment; Experience of NHS Breast Screening Programme; Experience of Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography; Experience or knowledge of working on a Mobile unit.

Communication and relationship skills

• Essential: Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English concerning patients without risk of misunderstanding; Ability to communicate easily and effectively with staff and clients, in particular emphasis with distressed individuals recalled to assessment clinics; Ability to work as part of a Team and build working relationships with people at multidisciplinary team level within the department; An understanding of team working and of own contribution to the team; Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the role.
• Desirable: Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues.

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Essential: Ability to learn new skills; Ability to use and act on own initiative; Ability to identify and resolve problems.

Physical Skills

• Essential: Good health and co-ordination for positioning patients; Ability to manoeuvre mammography equipment; Ability to manoeuvre wheelchairs and aid patient transfer; Able to deal with body fluid spillages.

Planning and organisation skills

• Essential: Ability to organise and prioritise own workload; Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Essential: Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs; All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Other requirements specific to the role

• Essential: Proven good timekeeping and sickness record; Able to work flexible hours and adapt to changes in the working week; Able and willing to work at other UHL hospitals sites and mobile units in the community; Full clean UK Driving licence (manual) and able to use own car if required.

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.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.