Mammographer

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes as a Mammographer, contributing to a high-quality diagnostic imaging service. You will be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team, working in a newly designed unit while enjoying flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free Refreshments

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Radiographer required.
• At least 6 months NHS experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Mammography essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in staff rotation and undertake all associated admin and clinical duties.
• Work autonomously and ensure screening lists are completed on time.
• Consult with senior staff as necessary and be accountable for professional actions.

Skills

Mammographic competency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Knowledge of digital imaging systems

Education

BSc in Radiography or DCR(R)

Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Mammographer

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Hours: Fixed Term/Secondment, Part time, 22.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Diagnostic Imaging service at Milton Keynes University Hospital provides a 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.The Imaging department invests in a high quality of patient care of which we are proud, and the local community has confidence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the team in continuing to provide high quality care within the department.

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

Interview date: w/c 16 July 2025

Main duties of the job

One Team. One Recovery | Allied Health Professionals @ MKUH

It is an exciting time to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit, which has seen the installation of a third room with tomosynthesis and CESM and CESM biopsy and a newly designed staff hub. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute existing and transferable skills in this role.

We are seeking applications from qualified, enthusiastic, caring and motivated mammographers to join our friendly multidisciplinary team, so you will need to be able to work collaboratively at all times. You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department. This is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.

About us

NHS Staff Survey: They feel confident in their team and supported to make suggestions to improve the work, 80.6% strongly agree.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking

Free Refreshments

Great flexible workingopportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job responsibilities

You will be a HCPC registered Radiographer and hold a UK regulated level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography.

Please note that if your qualification is from overseas, you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability confirming that your qualification is equivalent to a level 7 postgraduate qualification. For more information, please refer to UK ENIC (UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills) website.

Due to the nature of the role and to encourage women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening all applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practices, Chapter 13, paragraphs 13.5-13.

Participate in the Breast Imaging Services staff rotation both on the Mobile Unit and at the Breast Care Unit and undertake all associated admin and clinical duties as required. To transport clinic paperwork and other consumable items to and from distant sites in accordance with Caldicott principals and local guidelines. To work autonomously within own specialist area, consulting senior staff as and when necessary and will be accountable for own professional actions. Work swiftly and efficiently so that breast screening lists are completed in the allocated time and ensuring that Technical Repeat rates conform to NHSBSP standards of less than 3%.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• BSc in Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

• At least 6 months NHS experience as a Radiographer
• Awareness and understanding of Cancer Reform Strategy
• National Breast Screening Programme
• Previous experience in mammography
• Ability to participate fully in QA
• To guide and mentor assistant practitioners/ trainee mammographers

Skills

• Demonstrate high personal levels of mammographic competency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to cope with unscheduled clinics to meet cancer targets
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others
• Ability to work flexibly at short notice as service requirements dictate
• Proactive attitude, promote and suggest new working initiatives
• Knowledge of digital imaging systems
• Knowledge of PACS and RIS

Personal and people development

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Ability to work under stressful situations due to nature of post
• Commitment to further personal development

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearPer annum, pro rata