Radiographer/Trainee Mammographer

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer to deliver mammography services across multiple hospitals. The role requires excellent patient care, empathy, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Ideal candidates will hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and a Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography. Join us to be part of an outstanding NHS employer known for staff wellbeing and development opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive staff wellbeing programs

Development opportunities under Agenda for Change

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer with HPC registration.
• Completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography required.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level patient care and empathy.
• Adapt mammography techniques to individual patients.
• Liaise with colleagues, patients, and visitors professionally.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Supervise Assistant Practitioners and verify their work.
• Participate in out-of-hours work and on-call shifts.

Skills

Empathy

Specialist knowledge in mammography

Effective communication

Ability to work unsupervised

Proficiency with computer systems

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography

Job description

Overview

Providing a mammographic service cross trust at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals. Apply specialist knowledge to carry out mammography examinations to a high standard, ensuring patient care and comfort are maintained at all times. Treat all patients with empathy to encourage cooperation during examinations, and liaise with colleagues, patients and visitors in a professional manner to promote good relations. Demonstrate understanding of IR(ME)R and Health and Safety legislation to maintain a safe working environment. Continue to participate in and provide a general radiographic service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of patient care and empathy, including dealing with distressed patients.
• Apply specialist knowledge to mammography lists and adapt technique to individual patients while maintaining care and comfort.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with all colleagues, patients and visitors in a professional manner to promote good relations.
• Apply local instructions relating to IR(ME)R and Health and Safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.
• Continue to participate in and provide a general radiographic service.
• Supervise Assistant Practitioners, helpers and student Radiographers; verify examinations and check the work carried out by them when required.
• Participate in out-of-hours work and on-call/rotational shifts.
• Be proficient in the use of department computer systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified BSc Diagnostic Radiographer with HPC registration (trainee mammographer role; no minimum years of qualification required).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Completion of a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Mammography at a chosen University during training, with practical mammography training in Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
• Must be capable of working unsupervised and single-handed when required.
• Evidence of driving to three base sites (Hexham, Wansbeck and North Tyneside General hospitals) to provide a mammography service for one-stop breast clinics and annual mammogram program.
• Agenda for Change Annex 20 development of professional roles; progression to next pay band upon completion of competencies, without another application.
• Full UK DBS check as required; DBS payment may be deducted from salary if applicable.

Additional information

• We recognise diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBT+, disabled candidates; Disability Confident Employer and Stonewall Diversity Champion.
• Applicants may require pre-employment checks in line with FPPR and statutory guidance.
• Reasonable adjustments for interviews available upon request by contacting the recruitment team.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence; eligibility must be checked prior to applying (Skilled Worker visa overview available).
• The successful candidate may be sponsored and must meet UKVI eligibility requirements.
• Note: All successful applicants may be required to pay for DBS certification if necessary.
• Role involves traveling to base sites to provide a mammography service.
• The post is linked to development opportunities under Agenda for Change

Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? We are proud to be an outstanding employer with extensive staff wellbeing and development opportunities. If Northumbria Healthcare sounds like a place you could belong, we would love to hear from you. Further information about the organisation and its values is available on our website.