Mammographer/ Trainee Mammographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Radiographer/Trainee Mammographer for a dynamic team in Dundee. This role involves specialization in mammography, requiring a BSc in Radiography and HCPC registration. Training will be provided for the Post Graduate qualification, with opportunities for professional development in a fully digital department.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and must undertake Post Graduate qualification if not already obtained.
• Skills to perform autonomously at Band 6 level should develop within 12 to 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Join a progressive team providing Screening and Symptomatic breast service.
• Work on a mobile breast screening unit across various locations.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) degree in Radiography

Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

RADIOGRAPHER/TRAINEE MAMMOGRAPHER

Band 6 (OR Band 5 - depending on experience)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Radiographer to join a progressive, friendly team. We are a combined unit providing both a Screening and Symptomatic breast service, with close links to the University of Dundee Breast Research team.

We are a fully digital department with 3 Hologic imaging rooms (one with Contrast Enhanced Tomography), 2 Hologic mobile screening units, and 2 ultrasound rooms.

This vacancy is for a Radiographer wishing to specialise in mammography. Applicants must hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Radiography or equivalent, and preferably have a Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography (training will be provided if not).

You must be HCPC registered and will be expected to undertake the Post Graduate qualification, unless previously obtained. The course is run by the Scottish Mammography Centre in Glasgow.

Successful candidates will be supported while completing the postgraduate qualification if necessary.

Skills to perform autonomously at Band 6 level should be developed within 12 to 24 months after starting employment at Band 5, in accordance with Agenda for Change Annex T.

You will be required to work on a mobile breast screening unit and should be able to travel to various locations throughout Tayside and Northeast Fife.

Informal enquiries to: Miranda Withall, NHST Lead Clinical Radiographer, East of Scotland Breast Imaging Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
Direct dial: 01382 425529
Email: [e-mail]

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including junk/spam folders.