Senior Mammographer

NHS Jobs; Langstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a radiographer to deliver safe, high-quality mammography within the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic services. You will work independently and in a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centred care and minimise repeats.

You will contribute to QA, audits, service development, and CPD, supervise students and trainees, and participate in research and data collection within the department.

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer with Mammography experience.
• Familiarity with NHSBSP guidance and radiation safety.
• Competent in image capture, quality assurance, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mammography imaging within NHSBSP and symptomatic pathways.
• Work independently and in a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient-centred care.
• Minimise repeat exposures through good technique and positioning.
• Participate in QA programmes, audits, and service development.
• Support supervision and training of students and assistants.
• Contribute to research, audit, and data collection in the department.
• Cover hospital and mobile units as required.

Skills

Mammography

PACS NBSS

Education

Radiography degree

Tools

PACS

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

• Perform high-quality mammography within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic
• Work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, effective, patient-centred care
• Produce consistently high-quality images while minimising repeat exposures
• Participate in quality assurance programmes, audit, and service development
• Support the supervision and training of students, trainees, and assistant practitioners
• Contribute to research, audit, and data collection activities within the department
• Work flexibly across hospital and mobile units to meet service

Our Breast Imaging Department provides a supportive and innovative environment where staff are encouraged to grow and develop. You will also have access to our Passport to Manage Programme, supporting leadership and career development

The successful applicant will:

• Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality mammography services in line with NHSBSP guidance and Trust policies
• Act as an independent radiographic practitioner within professional, ethical, and legal frameworks
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and compassion at all times
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R)
• Use clinical systems including PACS and NBSS
• Participate in audit, quality management systems, and research activities
• Maintain and develop professional competence through CPD and training

Please refer to the Job description for further details