Mammographer | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Mammographer to join the Breast Imaging team. The role covers the Breast Care Unit and Mobile Screening Unit, performing high-quality diagnostic breast imaging and contributing to the NHSBSP and symptomatic services for Milton Keynes.

You will work across sites and mentor staff as needed. The successful candidate will hold a UK postgraduate qualification in Mammography or an ENIC-compatible equivalent and will lead by

Qualifications

• HCPC Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging.
• UK postgraduate qualification in Mammography or UK ENIC compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Undertake QA tests on digital mammography and ultrasound equipment per NHSBSP and local guidelines.
• Fault finding on imaging equipment; coordinate with engineers and QA radiographer to manage breakdowns.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; supervise in the absence of senior staff.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external colleagues to ensure smooth service operation.
• Provide high-quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude cancer, ensuring informed consent.
• As lead on mobile screening, advise colleagues and provide expertise as needed.

Skills

Breast imaging

Mammography

HCPC Registered Radiographer

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Mammography

UK ENIC compatibility

Tools

Tomosynthesis

CESM

Job description

Mammographer | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

It is an exciting time for you to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit to modernise the space and install state of the art technology into all rooms, this includes tomosynthesis, CESM and CESM biopsy along with a newly designed staff hub.

The breast imaging department is part of the diagnostic Imaging team at MKUH and provides the National Breast Screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes.

This is delivered from both the static breast unit and mobile screening unit locations so the ability to work flexibly across different sites is essential.

We are looking for a dedicated HCPC Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging to join our friendly team, who holdsa UK regulated level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography or has a UK ENIC statement of compatibility.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview Date - 9th December 2026

To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes. This will include duties both on the Mobile Screening Unit and the Breast Care Unit in Milton Keynes Hospital, and will also include use of dedicated computer systems.

This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.

To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

As a Senior Mammographer, youwill be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.

When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

• To undertake all QA tests on the digital mammography and ultrasound equipment in accordance with NHSBSP and local guidelines.


• Be able to perform fault finding on imaging equipment and communicate effectively with engineers/superintendent and QA radiographer. In the absence of more senior staff be responsible for managing breakdowns and any rescheduling of work.


• Demonstrate problem solving approach to issues arising at local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the line manager.


• Act as a source of knowledge for other professionals.


• Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operating of the service.


• To be able to rapidly assess client/patient personality and respond accordingly when discussing complex information regarding breast Imaging examinations. To include factual information regarding the examination process and the radiation risks/benefits of the examination to ensure the patient is able to provide informed consent.


• To communicate with clients/ patients using verbal and non-verbal skills effectively and empathetically where barriers to effective communication are present. This includes language barriers and cultural differences in addition to learning difficulties.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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