Senior Radiographer - Mammographer

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Radiographer - Mammographer to join their team. This role requires delivering high-quality patient-centered mammography services and involves training students. Applicants must have HCPC registration and experience in mammography. A valid driving licence is required due to mobile service demands. This is a full-time role based on-site in Gorleston-on-Sea, offering a supportive work environment committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Breast Screening Programme.
• Mammography experience.
• Understanding of principles of quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 4 view mammography for screening and symptomatic services.
• Supervise and participate in training of student mammographers.
• Participate in a flexible working pattern.

Skills

Communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to work well as a member of a Team

Demonstrates ability to be tactful and diplomatic

Education

HCPC Registration

Certificate of Competence in mammography OR post graduate award in mammography practice

Good command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Evidence of recent relevant CPD

Job description

Senior Radiographer - Mammographer

The closing date is 08 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity arisen for an experience and qualified Mammographer to join our multi-disciplinary team at James Paget Breast Unit.

The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The James Paget Breast Unit uses fully digital mammography with two mammography rooms, all being tomosynthesis systems. And a mobile breast screening unit delivering a breast screening service out in the community.

As a Mammographer you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient-centred Mammography Service.

We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The James Paget Breast Unit are committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.

Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required. The mobile Breast Screening unit is relocated around the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, and not always accessible via public transport.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints
• To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust
• To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required
• To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner
• To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions
• To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards
• To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols
• To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public
• To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed
• To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Quality and Audit

• To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints
• To work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures
• To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards
• To participate in the QA Programme, undertaking daily, weekly and monthly testing of all equipment, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work

Person Specification

Qualifcations

• HCPC Registration
• Certificate of Competence in mammography OR post graduate award in mammography practice
• Good command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Breast Screening Programme
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Mammography experience
• Understanding of principles of quality assurance

Skills

• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work well as a member of a Team
• Demonstrates ability to be tactful and diplomatic

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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust