Senior Radiographer Mammography

Transformation Unit; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer with mammography expertise to join the breast imaging team at the Kettering Breast Screening Unit. You will be working in a dedicated unit with a focus on screening and diagnostic mammography.

The ideal candidate will hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography or be willing to work towards it, and join a supportive team delivering high-quality breast imaging across static and mobile units.

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer with BSc or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Post-graduate Mammography certificate or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging including breast screening in static and mobile units.
• Perform additional views during screening and support interventional procedures.
• Maintain QA procedures and assist with QA tests.
• Mentor and role model for junior staff.
• Encourage applications from radiographers seeking to specialise in mammography.

Skills

Methodical

Prioritise workload

Flexible

Self motivated

Car driver

Team player

Education

BSc Radiography

Certificate of Competence in Mammography

HCPC registration

Job description

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Kettering Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/12/2026

Senior Radiographer Mammography

Band 6

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications.

Deborah Black, Breast Screening Programme Manager on