Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Mammographer

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mammographer to join the team at the Parapet Breast Unit, Windsor, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality imaging services within both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the symptomatic service.

The Parapet Breast Unit is based at King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, and is fully equipped with the latest digital mammography and ultrasound systems, as well as two mobile screening units.

We are seeking a dedicated professional with strong mammography skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing patient-focused care. You will work closely within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

This post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as being female is a genuine occupational requirement due to the provision of intimate care to female patients. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community who meet this requirement.

Training and Development

Candidates without a Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Mammography but who meet other requirements may be appointed at Band 5.
Upon successful completion of the PGC in Mammography, the role will progress to Band 6.

Please note: Previous applicants and overseas candidates are not eligible to apply.

Main duties of the job

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To produce high quality mammographic images, perform other mammographic procedures and assist with ultrasound examinations in accordance with accepted practice and protocols within the Parapet Department.
To assist with caring for specialist equipment and performing quality tests.
To input accurate patient data into the Radiology Information System and National Breast Screening System in a timely manner.
will be involved with student training
Any other tasks required

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-JLM540

Job locations

Parapet, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leornards RD.

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To provide a specialised clinical technical service in order to produce radiographs of the highest diagnostic quality using as low a radiation dose as reasonably achievable whilst adhering to time constraints.
To maintain an exceptional standard of patient care.
To undertake all breast imaging examinations as required in screening, assessment and symptomatic clinics.
To rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to elicit & document relevant clinical history within the time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing & advising the patient.
To possess highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision & accuracy is essential.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To provide a specialised clinical technical service in order to produce radiographs of the highest diagnostic quality using as low a radiation dose as reasonably achievable whilst adhering to time constraints.
To maintain an exceptional standard of patient care.
To undertake all breast imaging examinations as required in screening, assessment and symptomatic clinics.
To rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to elicit & document relevant clinical history within the time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing & advising the patient.
To possess highly developed physical skills where a high degree of precision & accuracy is essential.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer
Post-Graduate Qualification in Mammography

Desirable

Candidate has some experience in mammography no PGC training will be given

Experience

Essential

Performing a high standard of Mammography
Experience of assisting with interventional breast procedures

Desirable

Previous National Breast Screening experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Independently co-ordinate, manage and monitor own work lists.
Communicate with a wide range of people.
Plan and organise as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Programme quality aims and objectives.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer
Post-Graduate Qualification in Mammography

Desirable

Candidate has some experience in mammography no PGC training will be given

Experience

Essential

Performing a high standard of Mammography
Experience of assisting with interventional breast procedures

Desirable

Previous National Breast Screening experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Independently co-ordinate, manage and monitor own work lists.
Communicate with a wide range of people.
Plan and organise as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Programme quality aims and objectives.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parapet, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leornards RD.

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parapet, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leornards RD.

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)