Senior Radiographer Mammography

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer to specialise in mammography within the Breast Screening Unit. The role involves screening in static and mobile units, performing additional views, and supporting interventional procedures.

The post requires a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography and HCPC registration, with opportunities to develop QA skills and lead a small, dedicated team in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in breast screening and symptomatic mammography is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of QA procedures and imaging pathways.
• Comfortable working in both static and mobile screening environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of breast imaging, including screening in static and mobile units.
• Perform additional views as part of screening assessments and support interventional procedures.
• Contribute to QA tests and act as a mentor to junior staff.

Skills

Breast imaging experience

QA procedures

Mentoring junior staff

Team collaboration

IR(ME)R regulations

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

BSc Radiography or equivalent

Certificate of competence in Mammography

HCPC registration

Job description

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiographer Mammography

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Radiographer to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography, or be willing to work towards this.

We are a small, friendly team committed to delivering excellence in breast imaging. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital.

We have a breast screening population of approx. 51,000 women and also deliver symptomatic breast imaging for the women of North Northamptonshire, including 7 one-stop breast clinics per week and 150 surveillance mammograms per month.

We are pro-active in implementing new breast imaging technologies and regularly perform Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) as part of our imaging pathway.

The role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging including breast screening in the static unit and on the mobile screening unit.

They will be fully competent in performing additional views as part of breast screening assessment and support with interventional procedures.

The post holder will have a sound knowledge in QA procedures and support with the acquisition and analysis QA tests.

They will act as a mentor and role model to junior staff.

Applications are welcome from radiographers looking for a career change to specialise in mammography.

About us

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the supporting documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the shortlisting criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Skills

• Methodical with a good eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload/delegate tasks and ensure smooth workflow of clinics
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing working environments
• Self motivated and committed to service delivery within the NHSBSP
• Car driver with access to a vehicle for travelling to the mobile screening unit
• Evidence of working effectively as part of a team

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in performing breast screening and symptomatic mammography
• Sound knowledge of the applications of IR(ME)R regulations
• Experience of dealing with anxious/distressed women.
• Evidence of CPD
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHSBSP

Educations, Training and Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Certificate of competence in Mammography
• Current Registration with the HCPC

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.

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Reference number

264-8365363-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire