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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner in Mammography

The closing date is 20 July 2025

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Job summary

Do you...

Want to live and work in a beautiful place on the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors and close to a vibrant and historic city?

Want to spend your day working amid the North Yorkshire country towns?

Want to work with great staff in a fantastic team?

Want to be part of a high-quality cancer screening service?

Want to be a mammographer?

Working in the Breast Screening Service you will perform screening Mammography to the eligible population of North Yorkshire. You will be using the specialist equipment and techniques required of the National Breast Screening Programme.

You will need to have the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during a normal working day, as this is required for this role

Applications from candidates interested in fewer than the full number of hours specified, and/or those interested in a job share will be considered.

Please see attached document: additional information, for further information on our department!

Please note that the essential character of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is that it is a mobile single-sex service. Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational qualification for the post holder to be female as an exception to the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

Not got a higher education qualification in Mammography?

We offer a comprehensive training programme and apprenticeship opportunity.

Please see attached document: Apprenticeship Information prior to applying for further details and requirements

Based in the historic city of York, the North Yorkshire Breast Imaging Unit is housed in a purpose-built building which integrates both Imaging and Outpatient Services and the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Working in this well-functioning unit is a rewarding experience. We have excellent cross team relationships with Surgery, Pathology, Oncology and Breast Care Nurses.

The unit provides the base site for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Programme which covers the beautiful North Yorkshire region. It is also the centre for the provision of a comprehensive Symptomatic Breast Service to the population of York, providing one stop and follow up services, as well as some outreach clinics at Scarborough Hospital. We are proud of our excellent links with the symptomatic breast services across the region.

Screening is provided on three mobile mammography units which cover over 2O locations around the county, and two static units situated in York and Scarborough.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £30,162 a year Band 3 whilst training and Band 4 once qualified

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7307286-APM-CSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English/mathematics GCSE grade 4 or above
  • Current manual driving licence
  • NVQ level 3 in health-related subject
  • Specialist training and qualification in Mammography

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification.

Desirable

  • Previous employment as radiographic assistant

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate good organisational skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English/mathematics GCSE grade 4 or above
  • Current manual driving licence
  • NVQ level 3 in health-related subject
  • Specialist training and qualification in Mammography

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification.

Desirable

  • Previous employment as radiographic assistant

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate good organisational skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Radiographer

Isabel MacDonald

isabel.macdonald1@nhs.net

01904725595

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £30,162 a year Band 3 whilst training and Band 4 once qualified

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7307286-APM-CSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


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