Mammographer - Peterborough

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peterborough seeks a Mammographer to join their Breast Unit. This full-time, permanent role requires a strong background in mammography, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will benefit from opportunities for professional development and training. Competitive salary range of £31,049 to £46,580 annually, pro-rata, with a focus on delivering efficient imaging services.

Qualifications

• Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Produce a high standard of mammography and patient care.
• Operate in all locations and screening aspects.
• Manage equipment to maximize patient throughput.
• Assess, image, and manage a specialist workload.

Skills

Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases

In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Good computer skills

Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards

Competent & professional approach

Accurate & thorough with attention to detail

Reliable & supportive

Ability to cope with work pressures & workload

Motivated

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Education

BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

The Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening. Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services.

The Breast Screening Service is led by a Director of Breast Screening and is supported by a Consultant Radiographer and mammographers with extended skills including film reading and interventional procedures. The Unit has strong professional links with the Trust main Radiology Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre. We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs.

This post is full time, permanent. The successful candidate should have a UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

Main duties of the job

• To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times.
• To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work.
• Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging.
• To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained.
• To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust.
• To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades.
• To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients' clinical management.
• To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment.
• The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training.

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year pa pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 176-M-7578476

Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography
• Current HCPC registration

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Award in Mammography at Masters level (or working towards)

Experience Essential

• Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and teaching
• Experience of research & audit

Skills Essential

• Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
• Competent & professional approach
• Accurate & thorough with attention to detail
• Reliable & supportive
• Ability to cope with work pressures & workload
• Motivated
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Skills Desirable

• Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System (NBSS) & Radiology Information System (CRIS)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)