Associate Practitioner Mammographer
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Associate Practitioner to join our Breast Imaging team, delivering high-quality care across both static and mobile breast screening sites.
Working under appropriate clinical supervision, you will support the delivery of mammography examinations in line with NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards, contributing to an efficient, patient-focused service.
This post offers an excellent development opportunity. You will initially be appointed as a Band 3 Associate Practitioner, with full training provided, including completion of a formal training programme lasting approximately 12-15 months. Upon successful qualification, you will progress to a Band 4 Associate Practitioner role.
If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused, and keen to develop a career in breast imaging within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake radiographic procedures under supervision of registered radiographic staff.
- To assist the Radiologist in ensuring the smooth operation of Ultrasound sessions.
- Preparation of sterile trolleys and assisting with room preparation for special procedures.
- To carry out instructions from qualified radiological staff accurately and promptly.
- To assist as required with patient care during assessment clinics when clinical ultrasound and biopsy examinations are performed.
- To prepare screening clinics for reporting by the Radiologists/Advanced Practitioner.
- To process and prepare images and paperwork from mobile van in preparation for reporting.
- To undertake routine clerical procedures as necessary.
- To retrieve previous films when required by reporting staff.
- To prepare lists for consensus meetings.
- To ensure that housekeeping duties are carried out to the required standard including: cleaning of equipment, keeping examination rooms clean and tidy and ensuring that stocks of disposable items are replenished.
- To be able to use NHSBSP computer system and other computer systems that are required in the breast service.
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.
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Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£23,087 to £25,336 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
151-JLM572
Job locations
Parapet Breast Unit, Kind Edward VII Hospital
St. Leonards road
Windsor
SL4 3DP
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parapet Breast Unit, Kind Edward VII Hospital
St. Leonards road
Windsor
SL4 3DP
Employer's website
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