Mammography Associate

Job summary

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our breast imaging team at the Nottingham Breast Institute on the MammographyAssociate apprenticeship programme.

The Level 4 Mammography Associate Apprenticeship is provided in collaboration with The Jarvis Breast Centre. The apprenticeship course is running September 2025 and February 2026.

In this role you will perform mammographic examinations under the supervision of a state registered practitioner, within the screening and symptomatic breast services. In addition a range of support duties will be undertaken including assisting radiologists, clinicians and radiographers during diagnostic breast investigations. This role will allow you to deliver clinical excellence, build effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and provide positive patient experiences and would ideally be suitable for staff already working within a clinical role.

The successful candidates will be paid under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions for the duration of their training.

Mammography posts have a gendered protected character, due to the nature of the work. This is an occupational requirement, as a result the postis exempt under section 9; part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore only female applicants should apply.

Main duties of the job

Following initial classroom based learning you will develop within your apprenticeship training programme by learning the technique ofmammography imaging as a valued member of the Trust's breast imaging team. During your apprenticeship you will learn:

how to operate specialised mammography equipment safely

how to produce high quality mammography images

patient dignity and care

how to deal calmly with all types of people

how to promote and maintain professional practice

You will work alongside our experienced team of advanced practitioners, radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic assistantsparticipating in both screening and symptomatic mammography. On-going support will be provided by our experienced clinical training team and you will receive a salary enabling you to earn as you learn.

To be eligible for the apprenticeship training you will need:to hold level 2 English and Maths, or equivalentbe legally allowed to work in the UKhave lived in the UK for the last 3 years.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

We provide all outpatient services for those requiring diagnosis or treatment in the Nottingham area and we deliver the Nottinghamshire breast screening programme with a screening population of over 117,000 women. Our breast screening service operates over 4 sites, the Nottingham Breast Institute, Ropewalk House and at our 2 mobile units. These mobile units rotate round 6 locations within Nottinghamshire. You would be expected to work at all locations on a rota basis, and therefore it is essential that you hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes.

If you are highly motivated, self-driven and want to be part of our successful team we welcome your application.