Associate Mammographer

Job summary

The Dorset Breast Screening Unit (DBSU) as part of the University Hospital Dorset Trust screens approximately 43,000 women per year as part of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme. The Trust also provides symptomatic services based at Poole and the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital's. The unit is fully digital with eight mammography units (three being mobile), four having tomosynthesis.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person who is willing to undertake an apprenticeship to become an Associate Mammographer. Full training would be given to the right candidate. The job would be a Band 3 during the apprenticeship with progression to band 4 on qualification, completion of in-house competencies and completion of probation period (where required).

The successful candidate will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking screening mammography to the high standard required by the NHS Breast Screening Service on mobile and static units that form DBSU. They will also provide specialist imaging and high-quality service in symptomatic breast clinics.

The department is a forward thinking one which has always encouraged progression at every level. We currently have four Consultant Radiographers, advanced practitioners, radiographers, senior assistant practitioners and assistant practitioners who all contribute to the development of the Breast Imaging Services in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification documents attached.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.