Mammographer Radiographer
Location
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/6/2025
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Description
Mammographer Radiographer – Band 6 (Band 5 if mammography training required)
Department: Breast Imaging
Location: Forrest Centre, Northampton General Hospital
Mammographer Radiographer - Full-time (hours worked on a day shift basis 8am-8pm Monday – Sunday)
The Breast Imaging Department at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) is extending our core working hours/days to meet the demands on our service. This exciting change for the unit means we are recruiting a Mammographer Radiographer/ Radiographer.
We are looking for an experienced radiographer with a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography for the band 6, or a passionate and enthusiastic radiographer who wishes to specialise in mammography and undertake the relevant training (band 5). The role will rise to a band 6 following successful completion of training and proof of competence.
(Band 6 if qualified mammographer - if trainee, band 5 until a qualified mammographer)
To work as a trained mammographer (or trainee mammographer), within the Breast Screening Unit performing mammograms in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), and providing a diagnostic service to the breast symptomatic surgical pathway.
In addition you will be involved with Family History screening, assessment, follow-up and symptomatic mammography within the Forrest Centre. Further requirements include assisting in stereo-tactic and US interventional procedures.
The post holder is required to provide holistic, compassionate and empathetic care to the service users/patients, supporting them during either pathway to ensure they receive the best possible care.
All of the clinical team are required to work closely with other specialities across the organisation, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed, and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department.
As a trained radiographer mammographer, you will be responsible for supervising and training trainee mammographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners.
Required to ensure that we continue to work to the National Quality Assurance Standards and IRMER regulations.
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed information.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS 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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation 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
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nancy Layt Job title: Director of Screening, Consultant Radiographer Email address: [email protected]
Department: Breast Imaging
Location: Forrest Centre, Northampton General Hospital
Mammographer Radiographer - Full-time (hours worked on a day shift basis 8am-8pm Monday – Sunday)
The Breast Imaging Department at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) is extending our core working hours/days to meet the demands on our service. This exciting change for the unit means we are recruiting a Mammographer Radiographer/ Radiographer.
We are looking for an experienced radiographer with a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography for the band 6, or a passionate and enthusiastic radiographer who wishes to specialise in mammography and undertake the relevant training (band 5). The role will rise to a band 6 following successful completion of training and proof of competence.
(Band 6 if qualified mammographer - if trainee, band 5 until a qualified mammographer)
To work as a trained mammographer (or trainee mammographer), within the Breast Screening Unit performing mammograms in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), and providing a diagnostic service to the breast symptomatic surgical pathway.
In addition you will be involved with Family History screening, assessment, follow-up and symptomatic mammography within the Forrest Centre. Further requirements include assisting in stereo-tactic and US interventional procedures.
The post holder is required to provide holistic, compassionate and empathetic care to the service users/patients, supporting them during either pathway to ensure they receive the best possible care.
All of the clinical team are required to work closely with other specialities across the organisation, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed, and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department.
As a trained radiographer mammographer, you will be responsible for supervising and training trainee mammographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners.
Required to ensure that we continue to work to the National Quality Assurance Standards and IRMER regulations.
Please see the job description and person specification for more detailed information.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS 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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation 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
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nancy Layt Job title: Director of Screening, Consultant Radiographer Email address: [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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