Mammographer Assistant Practitioner

Worthing, England, United Kingdom

6/30/2025

As an Assistant Practitioner Mammographer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality breast imaging for both the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and the symptomatic breast imaging service across a range of static and mobile sites. You will work as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, performing mammographic imaging of the breast and delivering a professional, patient-centred service in line with NHSBSP standards and local protocols.

You will work across a range of clinical environments, including static units at Worthing and St Richard’s Hospitals, as well as mobile breast screening units serving the local community.

This advertisement is for a qualified Level 4 Assistant Practitioner. However, consideration will be given to trainee applicants. Trainees will be appointed at Band 3 and provided with full training. Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Certificate in Mammography and demonstration of clinical competency, they will progress to Band 4.

• Work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, performing radiographic imaging of the breast and providing a professional service of the highest quality in line with the standards and guidelines set out by the NHSBSP for screening clients and symptomatic patients of UHS across the full range of mobile and static sites.
• Work autonomously and perform imaging of breast specimens and support advanced practitioners during stereotactic and vacuum assisted procedures
• Assist Radiologists, Consultant Mammographers and specialist practitioners during ultrasound and X-ray guided interventional procedures
• Work in, and occasionally, take responsibility for the completion of the Right Results Process within the Hub.
  
  

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At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Geraldine Ncube Job title: Lead Advanced Practitioner - Mammographer Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07826993621

Rehna Rajan

Superintendent Mammographer

[email protected]

01903 205111 ext 85971