Senior Radiographer - Breast Screening

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; A distancia; GBP 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newcastle Hospitals seeks a motivated Mammographer to join the Breast Imaging Team. Role supports screening and symptomatic services with progression from Band 5 to Band 6 upon successful completion of Mammographic Studies and in-house competencies within 6–18 months.

Band 6 may involve community work on breast screening trailers; driving licence and car ownership are essential. HCPC registration and a radiography degree are required, with a postgraduate mammography qualification highly

Formación

• DCR or BSc in Radiography is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Post-graduate Certificate in Mammographic Studies is required or willingness to complete.

Responsabilidades

• Work in the Breast Screening and Assessment Centre based at the RVI, supporting screening, assessment and symptomatic services.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent Radiographer to deliver high-quality radiographic services and maintain professional relationships.

Educación

HCPC registration

DCR or BSc in Radiography

Post-graduate Certificate in Mammographic Studies

Post Graduate Mammography Qualification (Band 6)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Radiographer - Breast Screening

The closing date is 11 November 2026

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Mammographer to join our friendly and dedicated Breast Imaging Team in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust.

We welcome candidates who are not yet qualified in mammography, the aim would be for the candidate to be appointed at a Band 5 to progress to a Band 6 upon successful completion of the mammography course and satisfactory completion on in-house competencies within a 6 - 18 month period.

Main duties of the job

The Breast Unit is a busy department working within both the National Breast Screening service and a Symptomatic Breast service. The ability to work both in a team and independently, and to communicate in a wide variety of settings, is essential.

The Newcastle Breast Screening Service delivers a screening service to a large rural area therefore a current driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Band 6 applicants for the above post must hold a degree in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Radiography, be HCPC registered and have working knowledge of NHS policies and procedures. A postgraduate qualification in Mammographic studies or equivalent as approved by NHS Breast Screening Programme is also essential.

The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

Band 5

• To work in the Breast Screening and Assessment Centre based at the RVI.
• In collaboration with the Superintendent Radiographer, to provide a screening, assessment and symptomatic service whilst helping to sustain and develop effective working relationships in close collaboration with professional colleagues.

Band 6

• To work in the Breast Screening and Assessment Centre based at the RVI and in the community on 4 breast screening trailers that move around the North East region.
• To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
• There is a potential commitment to evening and weekend working.
• In collaboration with the Superintendent Radiographer, provide a screening, assessment and symptomatic service whilst helping to sustain and develop effective working relationships in close collaboration with professional colleagues.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 5 Criteria

• DCR or BSc in Radiography
• Must be willing to successfully complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Mammographic Studies
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Current driving licence and car owner
• Post graduate experience in general radiography and in mammography
• In-depth knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme

Meets All Band 6 Criteria

• HCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality (e.g. mammography), or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
• Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
• Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
• IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
• Evidence of CPD
• Must have a current driving licence and be a car owner
• In-depth knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme
• The post holder may be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities e.g. Radiation protection Supervisor (RPS), manual handling facilitator, Health and Safety Representative, Society of Radiographers (SOR) Representative, CPR trainer etc

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.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust