Mammographer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated HCPC radiographer with a passion for breast imaging. The role involves high-quality diagnostic breast imaging for screening and symptomatic services across the Breast Care Unit and Mobile Screening Unit, with supervision of assistant practitioners.

You will lead by example, work independently within SOPs, and collaborate with the Breast Imaging Service Manager and colleagues to maintain patient care standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with a focus on breast imaging.
• Postgraduate qualification in Mammography or UK ENIC compatibility statement.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer for screened and symptomatic patients.
• Lead by example, work independently, and follow departmental SOPs.
• Supervise and mentor assistant practitioners, especially on the mobile screening unit.
• Provide advice and guidance across Breast Care Unit and Mobile Screening Unit settings.

Skills

Breast imaging

Mammography

HCPC registered

Education

Level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography

Job description

It is an exciting time for you to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit to modernise the space and install state of the art technology into all rooms, this includes tomosynthesis, CESM and CESM biopsy along with a newly designed staff hub.

The breast imaging department is part of the diagnostic Imaging team at MKUH and provides the National Breast Screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes.

This is delivered from both the static breast unit and mobile screening unit locations so the ability to work flexibly across different sites is essential.

We are looking for a dedicated HCPC Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging to join our friendly team, who holds a UK regulated level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography or has a UK ENIC statement of compatibility.

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Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview Date - 9th December 2026

To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes. This will include duties both on the Mobile Screening Unit and the Breast Care Unit in Milton Keynes Hospital, and will also include use of dedicated computer systems.

This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.

To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

As a Senior Mammographer, youwill be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.

When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Noble Job title: Breast Screening Services Manager Email address: [e-mail]

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