Bank Breast Care - Film Reader

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Bank Advanced Practice Radiographer/Mammographer to join the Somerset Breast Screening Programme at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, on a bank shift basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, inclusive breast care team dedicated to delivering outstanding care with kindness, respect, and teamwork.

As part of the Breast Care Centre, you will be responsible for mammographic image interpretation and reporting, supporting both routine screening and higher-risk surveillance imaging. You will work closely with the breast radiology team and participate in arbitration and consensus reviews, helping to maintain the high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

The successful candidate will have film reading experience within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)and demonstrate competence in identifying mammographic abnormalities, minimizing false positives, and accurately recording findings using NHSBSP systems.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will:

Have demonstrable film reading experience within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP).

Provide image interpretation and reporting for screening mammograms within the Somerset NHSBSP.

Support the Somerset Breast Radiology team by reviewing higher-risk and follow-up surveillance imaging, when required.

Perform the role of mammographic film reader under the direction of the Director of Breast Screening.

Be competent inaccurately identifying mammographic abnormalities and minimizing false positive findings.

Record findings using the NHSBSP image reading system, including identifying cases requiring technical recall.

Undertake regular self-audit of image reading performance to maintain high standards.

Provide professional registration details to enable access to essential Trust IT systems.

Attend and comply with all mandatory pre-employment checks as required by the Trust.

Participate in arbitration and consensus case reviews with members of the Somerset breast screening team as required.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.