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The closing date is 04 January 2026

The North Yorkshire Breast Imaging Unit is based in a purpose-built facility that brings together Imaging, Outpatient Services, and the Multi-Disciplinary Team under one roof. The ability to travel with equipment across the locality of North Yorkshire during the working day is an essential requirement for this role.

Working within our well-established unit is both engaging and rewarding. We enjoy excellent collaborative relationships with Surgery, Pathology, Oncology, and Breast Care Nursing colleagues, enabling truly integrated patient care.

The unit is the base for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme, serving the picturesque North Yorkshire region. We also deliver a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service, providing both one-stop assessment and follow-up clinics, and we are proud of our strong links with symptomatic services across the region.

If you do not currently hold a PG Certificate in Mammography, we offer a full training programme over 12‑18 months. During this period, pay will be adjusted in line with Agenda for Change Annex U guidance.

The unit is forward thinking, and it is a reference site for Hologic and SECTRA equipment within the area. Screening is provided on 3 mobile Mammography Units, which cover over 21 locations around the county, one static unit situated in York and one in Scarborough.

The service is delivered across the week in 2 second stage screening clinics, with clinical assessment supported by Breast Care Nurses and Biopsy support provided by Advanced Practitioners, 3 one stop Symptomatic Clinics and 5 Symptomatic follow up clinics.

The service has embraced role development, and alongside the Specialist Breast Radiologists has; 4 Consultant Radiographers and 5 Advanced Practitioners, providing roles in Film Reading Biopsy and Ultrasound.

Please note: that the essential character of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is that it is a mobile single-sex service. Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational qualification for the post holder to be female as an exception to the Equality Act 2010.

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We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

• UK Degree level qualification. Registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Examined "M level" postgraduate course relevant to specialist area of employment, where this qualification is not already held, commitment to undertake training for this qualification. (A4C Annex 21 pay reduction will apply for training period)
• Current UK Manual Driving Licence
• Evidence of continuous professional development/postgraduate development

• Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification.

• A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
• Demonstrable excellent communications skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust