Job summary
The Derby/Burton Breast Unit is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Practice Mammographer, to join the Breast Service, hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. We are a progressive, forward thinking department, who has a positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and hard-working Radiographer to join our team. The main base for this role will be within Queens Hospital Burton and the Royal Derby Hospital - there are also multiple screening sites across Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire. You will be expected to take part in screening and symptomatic work.
Applications from qualified mammographers who are not currently qualified in advanced practice will be considered. Training can be provided.
Salary will be at Band 6 level until qualified.
Main duties of the job
You would join a team of Breast Service staff and Radiographers, to provide symptomatic clinics, and a screening service as part of the NBSS (National Breast Screening Service), covering South East Staffordshire, and Southern Derbyshire.
The Breast Service covers breast units at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton. Screening for the Breast Service covers Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire.
You will be part of a small team of Advanced Practitioners within the Breast Service. Your Advanced Practice duties will include reading mammograms, performing mammographic biopsies, alongside performing mammographic duties for both the screening and symptomatic breast service.
There will be an expectation of rotation between the Derby and Burton Breast Unit.
Closing date of advert: 20 August 2025
Date of interview: 3 September 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons or equivalent in diagnostic radiography
- HCPC registration
- Significant post registration practice resulting in evidence of the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- PG Cert in Mammography
- Certificate of competence in Stereotactic core biopsy Interpretation and reporting in Mammography
Desirable
- Advanced Practice Mammography Film Reading
- Advanced Practitioner accreditation
- Certificated short courses in communication, leadership, mentorship, etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning knowledge of Advanced Practice area including x-ray, stereotactic biopsies and x-ray localisation
- Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
- Knowledge of patient management and clinical conditions in order to take appropriate action of patient group
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience across plain film mammographic examinations - including trauma, GP and outpatient referrals
- Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
- Experience and expertise computerised and digital radiographic acquisition reporting software
Desirable
- Advanced practice experience
- Evidence of competence to formally assess student radiographers
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
- Ability to perform all required plain film radiographic examinations to a high standard adapting technique as required
- Manipulation of complex x-ray equipment and images
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons or equivalent in diagnostic radiography
- HCPC registration
- Significant post registration practice resulting in evidence of the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- PG Cert in Mammography
- Certificate of competence in Stereotactic core biopsy Interpretation and reporting in Mammography
Desirable
- Advanced Practice Mammography Film Reading
- Advanced Practitioner accreditation
- Certificated short courses in communication, leadership, mentorship, etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning knowledge of Advanced Practice area including x-ray, stereotactic biopsies and x-ray localisation
- Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
- Knowledge of patient management and clinical conditions in order to take appropriate action of patient group
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience across plain film mammographic examinations - including trauma, GP and outpatient referrals
- Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
- Experience and expertise computerised and digital radiographic acquisition reporting software
Desirable
- Advanced practice experience
- Evidence of competence to formally assess student radiographers
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
- Ability to perform all required plain film radiographic examinations to a high standard adapting technique as required
- Manipulation of complex x-ray equipment and images
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).
