Radiographer/Specialist Mammographer

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mammographer to join their team in Oxfordshire. This role involves carrying out specialist imaging and training while ensuring high-quality service delivery. The successful candidate will work with advanced equipment and contribute to a multidisciplinary team, providing excellent care to patients. With a focus on professional development and quality assurance, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in breast imaging services. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to enhance your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified to work as an operator/practitioner within Diagnostic Radiography.
• Supervision and training of Radiographers and other health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Daily organization of breast imaging services across Oxfordshire.
• Produce high-quality mammograms and assist in interventional procedures.

Skills

Mammography Imaging

Diagnostic Radiography

Clinical Governance

Quality Assurance

Ultrasound Procedures

Education

UK Postgraduate Qualification in Mammography

HCPC Registration

Tools

Hologic 3Dimensions

GE Pristina Equipment

Job description

Job summary

To carry out specialist Mammography imaging, training, and other related duties, provided by the OUH NHSFT at sites across Oxfordshire.

The post holder must be qualified to work as an operator/practitioner within Diagnostic Radiography as defined by IR(ME)R (2017).

Working in conjunction with the Manager and Deputy, duties include: the daily organisation of breast imaging services, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high-quality, effective, and flexible service that is responsive to the needs of screening clients, symptomatic patients, their clinicians, relatives, and carers.

The supervision and training of Radiographers, Assistant/Associate Practitioners, and other health professionals as part of a National Breast Education Centre. Assist in ultrasound clinics. Be responsible for own clinical work and professional development. Support service development and help improve/maintain the quality of the service through quality assurance programmes and departmental audit. The post holder will support clinical governance and work as part of a multidisciplinary team towards shared objectives.

Main duties of the job

A full list of duties can be found on the job description.

Oxford Breast Imaging Centre is looking for UK postgraduate qualified radiographers in mammography to join our team. We provide both a screening and symptomatic service across Oxfordshire, with sites at the Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Horton General Hospital, and two mobile screening vans.

The successful candidate will produce high-quality mammograms consistently, taking ownership of their own continuing professional development and learning. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care.

We have both Hologic 3Dimensions and GE Pristina Equipment and will provide training on the equipment. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in interventional procedures—core biopsies, vacuum-assisted core biopsies, localisations, and ultrasound etc.—as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patients undergoing procedures.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more at www.ouh.nhs.uk.

The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and it focuses on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year plus an additional 15% pay premia (pro rata) - under review

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 321-CSS-7111780-B7

Job locations: Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the associated Job Description and Person Specification.

Due to the requirements of this role, the applicant must possess a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography and be HCPC registered.

Person Specification

Essential criteria include being eligible for interview (score 2) or rejection (score 0). Additional details are provided in the full person specification.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found at Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, see NHS Careers.

Employer details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE

Website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/