Mammographer

Cddft; Tees Valley, Tudhoe; A distancia; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Mammographer to join the Radiology team. The post involves leading a team of Radiology staff, upholding radiographic standards and promoting best practice for radiographers and students.

You will provide mammography and general radiography, contribute to CPD, and support day-to-day running of the department including rosters and safety. Cross-site cover will be required.

Formación

• Tomosynthesis knowledge and experience with biopsy procedures are essential.
• Excellent knowledge of mammography and breast imaging protocols.
• Experience with breast-specific QA programmes and radiographic quality control.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in biopsy procedures and patient care.
• Organise lists, workflow, and departmental health and safety.
• Provide mammography cover cross-site and support general radiography.

Conocimientos

Tomosynthesis

Biopsy procedures

Mammography

Breast QA programmes

Educación

DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography

PGC mammography

Descripción del empleo

Mammographer

The closing date is 22 October 2026

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Radiology is a busy department providing Xray, Mammography, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound services. We provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the rest of the hospital using high quality up-to-date equipment.

Within our Trust, we provide imaging to symptomatic breast patients through clinic-led care. We work closely with the breast consultants to ensure continuity of care and try wherever possible to provide a one-stop diagnostic service for patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will show leadership qualities required to support and guide a team of staff with a variety of skills and experience.

The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology team, working closely with the Senior Radiographers to ensure smooth delivery of care for the patients, whilst maintaining Radiographic standards and promoting good practice to Radiographers & Radiology students.

The staff member will be responsible for promoting the continuing professional development of other Radiology personnel.

To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.

To assist in the day to day management and running of the Radiology department including tasks such as room rosters, holiday allocations, workflow management & departmental health and safety.

To provide mammography cover cross site when required.

Candidates must be able to undertake general radiography also.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; assisting in biopsy procedures, patient care, organisation of lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks.

You will bring advanced technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately. You should have a great eye for detail and be caring by nature.

Person Specification

Experience

• Tomosynthysis experience
• Experience of assisting in biopsy procedures
• Excellent knowledge of mammography
• Experience and knowledge of breast specific QA programmes

Special Skills & Knowledge

Qualifications

• DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography
• PGC mammography

Statutory Registration

• HCPC Registered

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel to DMH is required

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per rata (standard hourly and enhanced for weekends)