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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience
- Experience
Evidence of significant experience in Breast imaging
- Communication
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- Communication
Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
- Skills and Abilities
Good standard of computer literacy
- Skills and Abilities
Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
- Skills and Abilities
Evidence of experience in the supervision, training and assessment of students and junior radiographic staff to a required standard.
- Skills and Abilities
Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.
- Knowledge and Qualifications
BSc or Diploma in Radiography
- Knowledge and Qualifications
State Registration
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Evidence of post graduate specialist training equivalent to Master’s level
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Evidence that knowledge of general imaging techniques is up to date.
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Evidence of the ability to critically analyse radiographs
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated Portfolio Reflective in practice
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidence of experience of first line management.
Job overview
An Advanced Mammographer specializes in breast imaging, performing mammograms, assessing image quality, and adapting techniques to meet patient needs. This role is crucial for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, significantly impacting patient outcomes and the effectiveness of breast imaging services. Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-quality mammographic exams.
- Evaluate and adjust mammography images.
- Provide compassionate care, addressing clinical and emotional needs.
- Support diagnostic services.
- Participate in research to advance breast imaging techniques.
- Mentor junior staff and students.
- Contribute to the management and development of breast imaging services. Qualifications:
- Degree in Radiography or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification in Mammography.
- Registration with a relevant professional body.
- Extensive experience in breast imaging. Skills:
- Excellent technical and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Perform Mammograms: Conduct high-quality mammographic examinations to ensure accurate and clear images for diagnostic purposes. 2. Image Assessment: Evaluate the technical quality of mammography images and make necessary adjustments to optimize clarity and detail. 3. Patient Care: Provide compassionate and professional care, addressing the clinical, physical, and emotional needs of patients during their imaging procedures. 4. Clinical Expertise: Utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to support services, ensuring best practices are followed. 5. Assist in Interventional Procedures: Support radiologists and other advanced Mammographers during breast interventional procedures, such as biopsies and localizations. 6. Research and Development: Participate in research activities aimed at advancing breast imaging techniques and improving patient outcomes. 7. Training and Education: Mentor and train junior staff and students in mammography practices, fostering a learning environment. 8. Leadership: Take an active role in the management and development of the breast imaging service, contributing to policy and procedural improvements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are looking to recruit a radiographer with sophisticated communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
The successful candidate will gain experience in a in a systematic one stop breast clinic, cold lists and biopsies at the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The candidate must be HCPC registered and hold a PGC in mammography. You must capable and willing to work to the highest standards.
As a department, we are very supportive of role development, currently we have mammographers who report as well as perform breast biopsies and a Consultant Mammographer running One Stop Clinics and cold lists.
You are required to hold demonstrable teaching abilities as you will be working with under-graduates & junior staff.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Advanced Mammographer with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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