Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward-thinking experienced mammographer to join our multidisciplinary specialist breast screening and Symptomatic team in the Breast Unit at Wycombe Hospital.
The applicant must have a UK Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography) and at least 3 years mammography experience. It is expected that the successful applicant will make a real difference to our workplace and to the service which we offer to our patients. We are keen to attract staff who wish to progress, the unit has a long history of encouraging this whether managerial or clinically.
The post holder will be based at Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe however they will be required to travel, working as required on mobile breast units sited at various locations throughout the county. The candidate needs to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
This is an innovative unit committed to delivering an excellent service to our population of symptomatic breast patients and NHSBSP clients including tomography, biopsy, VAB, VAE and localisation with Magseeds. We are hoping to introduce CEM in the near future.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an experienced HCPC registered diagnostic radiographer with breast imaging expertise and leadership skills appropriate to this grade and post. A UK Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography) is essential. Further training for a management qualification is possible.
- To produce high standard of images.
- To ensure that a patient centred approach is always maintained.
- To provide highly skilled and specialised Mammography within a symptomatic and screening setting
- Participate in the mobile breast screening service on a flexible basis across all sites.
- Participate as required in the NHSBSP assessment clinics and provide effective support for consultant staff.
- To work without supervision in mammography, managing own workload and organisation of junior colleagues.
- Take a proactive leading role, supervising, inspiring and educating a team of clinical staff that includes radiographers, advanced practitioners,mammography practitioners and radiographic assistants.
- Support with the breast screening mobile moves, training staff and workload organisation.
- To work with other Band 7, dealing with day-to-day issues, supporting and managing staff, including recruitment & retention, staff appraisals, sickness management, disciplinary matters
About Us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS6897907-E
Job locations
Bucks Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Essential
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
- UK Post graduate award in Mammography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant courses
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years experience in Mammography
- Experience of QA
- Supervision and training of Junior colleagues
Essential
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
- Full Driving Licence and access to car
- Ionising Radiation Legislation
- Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/patients and provide written reports
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Computer literate
- Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
Desirable
- Appraisal and objective setting
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Travel to other sites and car driver
- Flexible to cover annual leave/sickness
- Physically fit
Person Specification
Essential
- Travel to other sites and car driver
- Flexible to cover annual leave/sickness
- Physically fit
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Bucks Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Bucks Breast Unit, Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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