Mammographer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales seeks a Band 6 Mammographer to provide high-quality, patient‑centred breast imaging across the Health Board. You will perform diagnostic mammography and support related procedures with radiologists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Radiography with HCPC registration and a PG Certificate in Mammography (or be working towards).

Qualifications

• Must have breast imaging knowledge and radiographer skills.
• Experience with mammography examinations and patient care.
• Engagement in CPD and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality mammography examinations and assist with related procedures.
• Support assessment clinics and image-guided techniques within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to governance, QA/QC, audits and service improvements.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise radiographers and students; promote best practice.

Skills

Mammography experience

Interventional breast imaging

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Radiography

Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Overview

Join our dedicated Breast Imaging team as a Band 6 Mammographer and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred breast imaging services across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate mammographer to develop their specialist expertise while contributing to a service that makes a real difference to patients’ lives.
As a member of the team, you will undertake mammographic imaging and support a wide range of assessment and interventional procedures within a modern symptomatic breast imaging environment. You will work closely with Consultant Radiologists/Mammographers, Breast Care Nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues helping to provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality service.
The post offers opportunities to expand specialist skills, contribute to service improvement and help shape the future of breast imaging services within the Health Board.
We are looking for a motivated professional who currently holds a PG Certificate in Mammography or equivalent, is passionate about delivering exceptional care and committed to continuous learning and innovation.

Main duties of the job

As a Mammographer you will perform high-quality mammography examinations supporting a range of specialist breast imaging and diagnostic procedures, ensuring excellent patient care, safety and experience at all times. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice while acting as a key source of specialist knowledge and support for colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with assessment clinics, supporting Practitioners during image-guided procedures and techniques and contributing to multidisciplinary patient pathways. You will provide reassurance and emotional support to patients throughout their breast care journey, often during sensitive and challenging situations.
You will contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the service, support quality assurance and governance activities, participate in audit and service development and play an active role in teaching, mentoring and supervising radiographers, assistant practitioners and students. The postholder will promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and compassionate breast imaging service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and "Proud to Lead" competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Please note, the interview will be a face to face, in person interview.

We will not be able to facilitate this over Teams / Zoom.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Professional Registration

• BSc in Radiography
• Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography (or working towards)
• HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD

Mammography Knowledge and Expedrience

Essential Criteria

• Experience undertaking mammography examinations, assessment clinics, knowledge of breast imaging pathways and multidisciplinary working.

Desirable criteria

• Experience undertaking interventional breast procedures.

Clinical Governance & Quality

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable understanding of IR(ME)R and radiation safety

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit, QA/QC processes, risk management and service improvements

Leadership, Teaching & Supervision

Desirable criteria

• Experience supervising staff, mentoring students, supporting service delivery, managing workload and acting as a specialist resource.

Communication & Patient Care

Essential Criteria

• Can give examples of compassionate patient care, supporting anxious patients, teamwork and communicating complex or sensitive information effectively.