Mammography Associate Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Mammography Associate Practitioner forThe Jarvis Breast Centre, Guildford, with duties split between static and mobile screening sites. The role requires a full UK driving licence and provides the chance to contribute to early cancer detection within NHSBSP procedures.

You will work under the supervision of a radiographer, perform high-quality mammograms, and maintain comprehensive records while ensuring patient comfort and safety across sites.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (essential) as travel to mobile screening sites is required
• NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) experience and NBSS knowledge would be advantageous
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary breast care team

Responsibilities

• Perform routine high quality screening mammograms at The Jarvis Centre or mobile screening sites
• Work under supervision of a radiographer and in line with Scope of Practice
• Prepare individuals, equipment and environments for clinical mammography
• Operate specialised mammography equipment safely and within procedures
• Maintain accurate records and use information management systems
• Contribute to QA and equipment maintenance and monitor performance

Job description

Job Title: Mammography Associate Practitioner Salary: Competitive Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: The Jarvis Breast Centre, Guildford, Surrey Requirement: Full UK driving licence (essential, as travel to mobile screening sites is required)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Would you like to be part of a service that makes a real difference in early cancer detection? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated breast screening team as a Mammography Associate Practitioner. As part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), we invite women aged 50 to 70 to attend routine mammograms every three years. Our team works from a static unit at The Jarvis Breast Centre in Guildford, as well as five mobile units across Surrey.

What Youll Be Doing:

• You will perform routine high quality screening mammograms, taking part in a rota to work at The Jarvis Centre or at mobile screening sites.
• Mammography Associates are required to: Work in line with your Scope of Practice
• Work under the supervision of a radiographer
• Prepare individuals, equipment and work environments for clinical mammography
• Operate specialised mammography equipment safely and within standard operating procedures
• Reassure, advise and support individuals using effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Consistently produce high quality mammography images to meet rigorous NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records
• Use information management systems effectively
• Promote and maintain professional practice
• Evaluate own technical performance and suggest improvement strategies
• Perform and document routine regulatory quality control tests on all mammographic equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and report exceptional results
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary breast care team
• Maintain health and safety in the workplace

What Were Looking For:

• Wed love to hear from you if you are: Professional, empathetic, and respectful in all interactions
• A team player who is dependable, approachable, and proactive
• Calm under pressure, with a positive attitude in challenging situations
• Comfortable working closely with patients in a clinical setting
• Motivated to learn, develop, and make a real impact on peoples lives

About you:

• Relevant NHSBSP experience with NBSS knowledge
• Be a driver, willing to drive to any of our sites
• Perform daily QA on equipment
• Maintain your individual Image Assessment records. This is keeping in line with NHSBSP Guidance for mammographers document
• Load and unload clinics for reporting
• Undertake chaperone duties during assessment clinics