0553 - Senior Mammographer

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 20th October 2025.

Are you an experienced Mammographer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Band 6 Mammographer to join our welcoming and professional team within the Breast Unit at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Breast Unit delivers high-quality diagnostic breast imaging for both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the symptomatic breast service, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, timely, and patient-centred care. In this role, you will independently carry out the full range of mammographic procedures, offer clinical guidance to colleagues, and contribute to ongoing service development. You will also have opportunities to engage in audit, training, and multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring our patients receive the very best standards of care.

We are looking for a qualified Mammographer with a Certificate of Competence in Mammography and significant clinical experience. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.

This role is based at Barnsley Hospital and our state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre in Barnsley. In return, we offer a supportive environment, continuous training, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The band 6 Mammographer will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, efficient breast screening and diagnostic imaging service within the Breast Unit. The postholder will perform the full range of mammographic procedures independently, applying professional judgement and technical expertise to produce accurate diagnostic images while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and dignity. They will provide clear explanations to patients, assess clinical needs, adapt techniques to individual circumstances, and give provisional reports on screening mammograms in line with established protocols.

The role also includes supporting and guiding colleagues, supervising radiographers, students and assistants, and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings. The postholder will assist the Superintendent Radiographer with operational efficiency, clinical audits, and service improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with clinical governance, safety standards, and radiation protection legislation.

This position requires a motivated professional who can combine technical excellence with compassion, clear communication, and teamwork. The successful candidate will champion continuous improvement, maintain CPD, and actively support the Trusts values of respect, collaboration, and patient-centred care, ensuring the service continues to meet the needs of both screening and symptomatic patients.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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