Mammographer

Nhs Professionals Limited; Royton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited, at Royal Bolton Hospital, is seeking dedicated Band 6 and 7 Clinical Imaging Specialists - Breast Imaging to join our team. This vital role involves performing high-quality mammography imaging to support early detection and diagnosis of breast health issues.

Based at Royal Bolton Hospital, you will contribute to NHS Breast Screening standards, provide compassionate patient care, mentor junior staff, and participate in QA/QC programmes, audits and MDT meetings.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification mammography experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff.
• Experience performing screening and/or symptomatic mammography.
• Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme standards.
• Experience using PACS and RIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality mammographic examinations in accordance with NHS Breast Screening Programme standards.
• Undertake screening and symptomatic mammography.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images while minimising radiation dose.
• Adapt positioning techniques to accommodate patients with varying physical abilities or clinical needs.
• Provide compassionate care and support to anxious or distressed patients.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and informed consent are maintained at all times.
• Recognise abnormal findings and follow appropriate escalation procedures within local protocols.

Skills

Mammography experience

Leadership

Mentoring

Audit participation

Patient communication

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography

Tools

PACS

RIS

NBSS

Job description

Job Title: Mammographer
Trust: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Bolton Hospital
Ward: Breast Screening
Pay Rates: £20.15 - £24.82 per hour (Band 6 and 7 roles available)

Main duties of the job

NHS Professionals is a leading provider of staffing solutions within the UK's National Health Service, dedicated to connecting skilled healthcare professionals with trusted NHS trusts. We prioritise flexibility, career development, and work-life balance to support our staff in delivering exceptional patient care.

We are seeking dedicated Band 6 and 7 Clinical Imaging Specialist - Breast Imaging to join our team at NHS Professionals in the UK. This vital role involves performing high-quality mammography imaging to support early detection and diagnosis of breast health issues. Based at Royal Bolton Hospital, you will contribute to our mission of providing excellent healthcare services and supporting patient well-being.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• Perform high-quality mammographic examinations in accordance with NHS Breast Screening Programme standards.
• Undertake screening and symptomatic mammography.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images while minimising radiation dose.
• Adapt positioning techniques to accommodate patients with varying physical abilities or clinical needs.
• Provide compassionate care and support to anxious or distressed patients.
• Ensure patient dignity, privacy, and informed consent are maintained at all times.
• Recognise abnormal findings and follow appropriate escalation procedures within local protocols.

Patient Care

• Communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Explain procedures clearly and answer patient questions.
• Support patients who may be experiencing pain, anxiety, or emotional distress.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and NHS policies.

Quality & Safety

• Adhere to IR(ME)R and IRR regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programmes.
• Report equipment faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate patient records using PACS, RIS, NBSS, and other clinical systems.
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies.

Professional Practice

• Maintain HCPC registration and CPD portfolio.
• Work within the Society and College of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct.
• Participate in departmental audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Attend mandatory training and professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities (Band 7)

• Provide clinical leadership within the mammography team.
• Supervise and mentor Band 5/6 radiographers and assistant practitioners.
• Deliver training for students and newly qualified staff.
• Participate in recruitment and appraisal processes.
• Lead or contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement projects.
• Assist in protocol development and implementation.
• Support service planning and operational management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Act as a role model for professional practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification mammography experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff.
• Participation in audit and service development.
• Experience performing screening and/or symptomatic mammography.
• Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme standards.
• Experience using PACS and RIS systems.

Desirable

• Mobile screening experience.
• Tomosynthesis experience.
• Quality assurance participation.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography (or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Reporting qualification (where applicable)
• Leadership or management qualification (Band 7)
• Teaching or assessor qualification

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited

Address: The Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, BOLTON, BL4 0JR, United Kingdom

Website: Apply through our website.