Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Senior Radiographer Mammography

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

Bank - Temporary (as and when hours/shifts arise) Band 6 Senior Radiographer Mammography

  • We can't sponsor this role due to UKVI restrictions.

Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 6 Radiographer to join our bank team. We are committed to providing an excellent breast imaging service. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital.

We have a breast screening population of approx. 52,000 women and also deliver symptomatic breast imaging for the women of North Northamptonshire, including 8 one-stop breast clinics per week and 150 surveillance mammograms per month,

The role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography.

We are pro-active unit in implementing new breast imaging technologies and regularly perform Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) as part of our imaging pathway.

We undertake Tomosynthesis guided biopsies.

The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging and applications are welcome from radiographers looking for bank work in mammography.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

264-7835350-BANK

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent
  • Certificate of competence in Mammography
  • Current Registration with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in performing breast screening and symptomatic mammography
  • Sound knowledge of the applications of IR(ME)R regulations
  • Experience of dealing with anxious/distressed women.
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Sound knowledge of current issues in breast radiology

Skills

Essential

  • To support the Trust in delivering its core values and behaviours
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good eye for detail / accuracy
  • Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to a changing work environment

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
  • Motivated with the enthusiasm to further develop skills
  • Car driver, with access to a vehicle to get to mobile van
  • Able to work flexibly as the service needs demand
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Team player
  • Able to work autonomously within the scope of the role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent
  • Certificate of competence in Mammography
  • Current Registration with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in performing breast screening and symptomatic mammography
  • Sound knowledge of the applications of IR(ME)R regulations
  • Experience of dealing with anxious/distressed women.
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Sound knowledge of current issues in breast radiology

Skills

Essential

  • To support the Trust in delivering its core values and behaviours
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good eye for detail / accuracy
  • Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to a changing work environment

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
  • Motivated with the enthusiasm to further develop skills
  • Car driver, with access to a vehicle to get to mobile van
  • Able to work flexibly as the service needs demand
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Team player
  • Able to work autonomously within the scope of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Manager

Deborah Black

deborah.black9@nhs.net

01536493511

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

264-7835350-BANK

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Supporting documents

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