Senior Radiographer - Mammographer

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic hard-working Radiographer Mammographer that has the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Unit at City Health Campus, Walsall Manor Hospital and the 5 dedicated screening mobile units that are used within the community.

The City breast unit has Hologic - Dimensions units and Walsall breast unit has GE-Pristina digital equipment.

We are one of the largest screening programmes in the West Midlands and being an innovative team, we have implemented Tomosynthesis in assessment clinics, are part of the National Tomosynthesis trial with Kings College hospital, are the only service in the West Midlands to have a Tomo biopsy unit and are the first service Nationally to have introduced the Automated Breast Ultrasound system into the breast symptomatic pathway.

We are looking for qualified Mammographers to join our pro-active team.

Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

Please contact for further information:

[e-mail] (Programme Manager)

Telephone number: 0121 507 4967

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder is part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services, according to National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Quality Managements System (QMS) Operating Procedures.

The Trust is invested in continuing professional development. In addition to the national 4 tier structure, the service structure includes an additional 2 tiers comprised of Clinical Specialist and Senior Assistant Practitioner. The post holder has the potential to move towards career progression clinically and at service level. They will also support in the management of the service as directed by the Clinical Superintendent Mammographer over all 7 sites. Join us at SWBT and be part of a service with a vision.

About Us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Date Posted: 27 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: 381-IM-6944638-A

Job Responsibilities

For further information about this job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
• Current HPC Registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Desirable

• Undertaking clinical study at Masters level or a relevant management course

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a Qualified Radiographer
• Must be willing to undertake Post Graduate study at, or towards, master level
• Must be able to work independently and to write a concise and accurate clinical report
• Evidence of current CPD to Health Professional Council (HPC) standard
• Able to undertake audit

Desirable

• Experience at writing protocols/guidelines and patient care pathways, using research based evidence of best practice
• Experience in research and development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address: SWB NHS Trust, Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Employer's Website: SWB NHS Trust