Specialist Radiographer - Mammography

Nhs-1; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Radiographer – Mammography to join the Breast Screening team. The post is Band 6 with a permanent contract, based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, with duties across multiple screening sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Applicants may be experienced Mammographers or Diagnostic Radiographers training in Mammography. The role includes symptomatic imaging and the potential for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Post Graduate Award in Mammography.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Mammography imaging within the Breast Screening service across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
• Deliver symptomatic imaging services as required by the Breast Screening and Imaging pathways.
• Travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria to meet service demand and cover multiple sites.

Skills

PACS/RIS

Education

BSc Radiography

HCPC Registration

CPD evidence

Post Graduate Award in Mammography

Job description

Main area Mammography Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part-time applicants would be considered) Job ref 331-8311979-UHMB

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Specialist Radiographer - Mammography

NHS AfC: Band 6

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic Qualified Mammographers to join our team.

Trainee Mammographers welcome to apply - We will accept applications Diagnostic Radiographers looking to specialise in Mammography and are willing to complete the Pg Cert in Mammography.

Trainee Mammographers will be paid trainee salary:
Pay will beAnnexU/21:

• Year 1- 60% of the top of a Band 6
• Year 2 - 65% of the top of a Band 6
• Year 3 - 70% of the top of a Band 6
• Year 4 - 75% of the top of a Band 6

Part time applicants would be considered.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Due to the current national guidance on Health Promotion within Breast Screening, this opportunity is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Equality Act 2010 (and an equality impact assessment has been completed).

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

We provide both a well-woman screening service (NHSBSP) and a busy symptomatic imaging service. The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service invites around 117,000 women every three years for screening. The service has two mobile units, as well as three static sites at:

- Westmorland General Hospital

- Furness General Hospital

- Mobile Screening Van which rotates around the Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham and Poulton le Fylde region.

Successful candidates will travel across Lancashire and South Cumbria in close proximity of the scenic Lake District.

We are well equipped with new GE Pristina and 3D Mammography sets, with stereotactic biopsy capabilities.

Whilst the role would be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, there would be a requirement to work across all screening sites to meet the need of the service.

The role will also entail providing a symptomatic imaging service.

Candidates are very welcome to arrange a visit to our Breast Unit to discuss a potential move into Mammography.

Person specification

Qualification

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Post Graduate Award in Mammography

Experience

• Clinical experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• NHS Breast Screening and Symptomatic experience
• Evidence of mentoring

Skills

• Confident with IT systems including PACS/RIS

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

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.

Name Emily Brooks Job title Head of Breast Screening Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01524 591311 Additional information

For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Alison Towers

[e-mail]

If you have problems applying, contact

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