Mammographer Breast Imaging

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park Centre for Breast Care in Brighton, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a Mammographer at Band 7 with roles including potential Band 5 Trainee and progression to Band 6 after qualification. The post focuses on delivering high-quality breast imaging and patient care within a specialist NHS service.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering imaging across mobile and static sites, with training pathways available and commitment to NHS

Qualifications

• UK-qualified, state-registered radiographers welcome to train in mammography.
• Successful applicants may join as Band 5 Trainee Mammographer with progression to Band 6 after the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography.
• Training posts including Mammography Associate training opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Join the mammography multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality imaging across mobile and static sites.
• Position, image and support patients during interventional procedures, ensuring comfort, dignity and safety.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care and communicate clearly with patients, families and carers.
• Lead by example as a senior mammographer, share knowledge and support colleagues' development.
• Contribute to improvements in quality and patient experience.

Job description

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivatedMammographer to join our team at The Park Centre for Breast Care in Brighton. This is a full-time, permanent Band 7 post, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-quality breast imaging and patient care within a specialist service.

We also welcome applications from UK-qualified, state-registered radiographers who wish to train in mammography. Successful applicants would join as a Band 5 Trainee Mammographer, progressing to Band 6 on successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography. Progression to Band 7 would follow one year of post-qualification clinical experience, subject to meeting the requirements of the senior role and taking on additional responsibilities.

We welcome applications for training posts, including Mammography Associate training opportunities. These follow a separate training pathway, with appointment and progression appropriate to the role and qualification.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00, with a one-hour lunch break. Voluntary weekend overtime may be available when required.

The successful applicant will join the mammography multidisciplinary team within the East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Breast Screening Service, delivering high-quality imaging across mobile and static sites in line with NHS Breast Screening Programme standards. They will also provide imaging and patient care within the Symptomatic Breast Service across Brighton and East Sussex.

Working with radiologists and Advanced Practitioners, they will position, image and support patients during interventional procedures, ensuring comfort, dignity and safety.

They will provide compassionate, person-centred care, communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, clients, families and carers. They will offer information and reassurance, adapting their approach to individual needs and supporting equitable access to care.

Reflecting the Trust's Behavioural Compass, they will demonstrate kindness, respect and accountability, value different perspectives and foster an inclusive team. As a senior mammographer, they will lead by example, share knowledge, support colleagues' development and contribute to improvements in quality and patient experience.

The role requires attention to detail, sound professional judgement and effective time management. They will prioritise busy workloads, respond calmly to changing demands and raise concerns promptly while maintaining high standards of imaging and care.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.