Mammographer - Bank Shifts.

Bupa; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension scheme

Disability Confident Employer

Be you at Bupa

Job summary

New Victoria Hospital is seeking a Mammographer to provide high-quality breast imaging as part of the Imaging Department. You will deliver screening and diagnostic mammography, position patients, and produce clear images for reporting while minimising radiation exposure.

The role requires 3 years post-qualification experience (including biopsies), a Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography, and HCPC registration. You will join a supportive team in a hospital network under Bupa.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography/Breast Imaging is essential.
• 3 years post-qualification experience including Stereotactic & Vacuum Assisted Biopsies.
• BSc in Radiography or equivalent and HCPC Registered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out screening and diagnostic mammography procedures, including stereotactic & vacuum-assisted biopsies.
• Prepare, position, and reassure patients during examinations.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images while minimising radiation exposure.
• Work with radiologists, radiographers, clinicians and breast care team.
• Follow infection control, radiation safety and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Radiology safety

Team collaboration

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography/Breast Imaging

BSc in Radiography

HCPC Registered

Breast Screening

Tools

Mammography equipment

Job description

**Vacancy: Mammographer****Department: Imaging****Contract: Bank Shifts****Location: New Victoria Hospital, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 7EG****Hourly Rate: £Competitive****We make health happen**At New Victoria Hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional diagnostic services that support outstanding patient outcomes. Our imaging department provides a comprehensive range of services including X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Mammography (predominately a symptomatic service), CT, MRI, and Mobile Imaging, ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate diagnostic imaging while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety, and professionalism.**You’ll help us make health happen by**You'll be responsible for delivering performing high quality breast imaging as required by referring physicians according to departmental policies and procedures. accurately analyse the acquired data, record results and produce high quality images for reporting. Whilst doing so, you'll ensure that all patients being imaged receive a high standard of care. You'll show flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service and establishing good working relationships.**Other duties include:*** Carrying out screening and diagnostic mammography procedures; stereotactic and vacuum assisted biopsies in line with clinical protocols.* Preparing, positioning, and reassuring patients throughout examinations.* Producing high-quality diagnostic images while minimising radiation exposure.* Working closely with radiologists, radiographers, clinicians, and the wider breast care team.* Following infection control, radiation safety, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.* To partake in departmental quality assurance.* Supporting patients who may be anxious or distressed and providing clear information about the procedure.* To work flexible hours to accommodate the opening hours of the Imaging Department.* To be prepared to work in the General X-ray area of the Imaging Department.* To oversee a comprehensive and high-quality service by monitoring standards.**Qualifications/ Experience (essential)*** Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography/Breast Imaging* 3 years post qualification experience (inclusive of Stereotactic & Vacuum Assisted Biopsies; Tomography )* BSc in Radiography or equivalent* HCPC Registered* Breast Screening* Xray**Benefits**At New Victoria Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life.We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: * An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave.* Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.**Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group**When you join New Victoria, you also become part of Bupa — a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‐established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to “Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We’re committed to ensuring you’re treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: **[e-mail]**