Radiographer - Mammography

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Senior Radiographer avec expérience en mammographie. Le poste implique de fournir un service complet de mammographie, de superviser le personnel et d'assurer l'assistance aux patients. Situé à Southend, ce rôle offre un fort potentiel de développement professionnel et de progression de carrière.

Qualifications

• Expérience en techniques radiographiques pour biopsies.
• Connaissance approfondie d'IR(ME)R.
• Expérience en mammographie interventional.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services mammographiques pour les patients symptomatiques.
• Superviser le personnel praticien assistant.
• Reconnaître les besoins d'aide professionnelle.

Skills

Knowledge of NHSBSP

Film reading

Stereotactic procedures

Advanced Interventional Mammography skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Radiography

Certificate of Competence in mammography

Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice

PGDip Mammographic imaging

HCPC Registration

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Radiographer - Mammography

The closing date is 09 July 2025

This is a fabulous opportunity for a Senior Radiographer with Mammography experience to take the next step in your career.

The service includes the Screening & Symptomatic Service based at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with three mobile vans covering the South Essex area. We screen around 25,000 women per year.

We run three recently refurbished in Mammography rooms with tomosynthesis capacity and 2 Ultrasound rooms , with dedicated waiting areas for screening and symptomatic.

We have 3 mobile screening units operating across South Essex and recently installed remote digital transfer systems from our vans to the base site.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we introduce Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography, alongside our current research audits and training programs.

We support ongoing leadership development and developing advanced practitioners, the service has supported the national breast fellowship program and have managed to recruit several graduates to support their ongoing career development.

If you are an experienced Radiographer you may be considered for a Trainee post at Band 5 with onward progression to Band 6 upon qualification.

Southend is also located close to two mainlines into London and an International airport, along with the longest pleasure pier in the UK.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

To provide the full mammographic service for the symptomatic service.

To provide information to the clients attending screening.

To recognise when there is a need to call for professional help (breakdowns etc.).

To be the Supervising Radiographer for Assistant Practitioner staff members.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
• HCPC Registration
• PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures
• Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R demonstrated in previous experience or supporting information
• Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care
• Evidence of breast interventional experience
• Evidence of film reading Experience
• Evidence of advanced Interventional Mammography skills

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)