Mammographer

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford, and St Margarets Hospital in Epping.

Main duties of the job

You will participate in symptomatic and assessment clinics at the static unit, as well as in screening mammography across both static and mobile units. You will be responsible for your own clinical practice and ongoing professional development, while actively contributing to service development and quality improvement through departmental audits and quality assurance programmes. In addition, you will support clinical governance and collaborate closely with colleagues across various disciplines to achieve shared service objectives.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Performing screening and diagnostic mammography at both static and mobile units in accordance with national and local protocols.
• Assisting in interventional breast procedures such as core biopsies and localisations, including preparation of equipment and patient support.
• Ensuring the safe and effective use of imaging equipment, identifying faults, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of clinical practice, professionalism, and patient care in line with NHS policies and radiation safety regulations.
• Actively participating in training, professional development, staff meetings, and sharing knowledge gained through courses to improve service quality.
• Supervising junior staff and students, supporting multidisciplinary teamwork, and contributing to service delivery through operational duties and departmental collaboration.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• BSc. Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Post-graduate certificate in mammography
• Evidence of CPD & experience as a radiographer within breast screening and symptomatic services
• Knowledge of NHSBSP guidelines for the practice of mammography, experience of QA procedure and processes

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

St. Margarets Hospital

The Plain

Epping

Essex

CM16 6TN

Employer's website

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