Radiographer (Mammography)

Job summary

An opportunity has opened for radiographers with an interest in breast imaging to come & join our friendly multi-disciplinary breast team based at the Nottingham Breast Institute.

Ideally you will hold a UK recognised mammography qualification, but training can be provided for the right person. After successful completion you will undertake mammography practice within the NHS Breast Screening Programme & the Symptomatic Breast Service, meeting the needs of our patients by delivering high-quality care.

Both full time and part time hours are available. This post may involve some weekend and evening work.

You will hold a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, have current radiographic experience and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council.

A full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.

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

As a Training Centre we train mammographers as part of the Post Graduate Award in Breast Imaging Practice and provide a variety of study days which our staff have opportunity to attend. We actively encourage and support CPD activities and have won "Best Poster" at the Symposium Mammographicum on multiple occasions.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Rotate between static and mobile sites, completing high quality mammography examinations for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.

Complete specialised mammography techniques including contrast enhanced spectral mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis.

Analyse the quality of both your own and the mammograms of junior staff making appropriate adjustments as necessary.

Plan and prioritise your own workload, and the workload of junior staff to maintain service and clinic workflow.

Complete quality assurance tests for digital mammography equipment analysing the results and acting appropriately according to local rules and NHSBSP guidelines.

Provide a high standard of patient care and communication to your patients and their relatives and communicate effectively across a wide range of health care professions.

Supervise and support Assistant Practitioners.

Our breast screening service operates over 2 static and 2 mobile sites. You will rotate to each of these locations whilst supporting and supervising our assistant practitioners.

About us

The Nottingham Breast institute provides outpatient symptomatic services and delivers breast screening to a screening population of over 100,000 women. You will work alongside our experienced team of advanced practitioners, radiographers and assistant practitioners in both screening and symptomatic mammography. You will also contribute to our family history, breast cancer follow-up and screening assessment clinics and will perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis.

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.