# Assistant Practitioner/Associate Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-practitionerassociate-practitioner/532e0f4e-8bc5-43c1-baeb-31bf38a8cc1a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-practitionerassociate-practitioner/532e0f4e-8bc5-43c1-baeb-31bf38a8cc1a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Macclesfield - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (Annex 21 or Annex 30) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some shift work, 12:00-20:00 and Saturdays) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T12:22:10.717Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Assistant_PractitionerAssociate_Practitioner_Breast_Imaging_department/Assistant_PractitionerAssociate_Practitioner_Breast_Imaging_department-v8045695 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8045695?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an opportunity for an Assistant/Associate Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at the Cheshire & Stockport Breast Screening Programme. We are looking for an experienced Assistant  Practitioner in Mammography with Level 4 mammography associate qualification or equivalent. You will need excellent communications skills and a knowledge of the National Health Breast Screening Programme and its aims. Knowledge of the  symptomatic breast cancer pathway is also beneficial. Hours per week: 37.5 We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. ### Main duties of the job To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) and Symptomatic Service under the supervision of a qualified mammographer. Work within achieved competencies to agreed protocols and towards further competencies which may be in a wider diagnostic modality as dictated by departmental workload. To provide assistance to Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in all areas of the department. Screening and symptomatic services are offered at the Macclesfield Breast screening center, with 3 Siemens digital mammography sets, two with stereotactic biopsy and tomosynthesis attachment. You will need to have a flexible approach to service provision which will involve evening and weekend clinics at the Breast Screening Centre at Macclesfield and Mobile Van sites. Travel is essential to this role, so please demonstrate how you would meet these requirements.  A genuine occupational qualification applies to these posts under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and therefore they are restricted to female applicants only. Mobile screening in Stockport is provided on a mobile van with Siemens digital mammography. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details This is an opportunity for an Assistant/Associate Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at the Cheshire & Stockport Breast Screening Programme. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner in Mammography with Level 4 mammography associate qualification or equivalent. You will need excellent communications skills and a knowledge of the National Health Breast Screening Programme and its aims. Knowledge of the symptomatic breast cancer pathway is also beneficial. Hours per week: 37.5 We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. ## Job Description To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) and Symptomatic Service under the supervision of a qualified mammographer. Work within achieved competencies to agreed protocols and towards further competencies which may be in a wider diagnostic modality as dictated by departmental workload. To provide assistance to Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in all areas of the department. Screening and symptomatic services are offered at the Macclesfield Breast screening center, with 3 Siemens digital mammography sets, two with stereotactic biopsy and tomosynthesis attachment. You will need to have a flexible approach to service provision which will involve evening and weekend clinics at the Breast Screening Centre at Macclesfield and Mobile Van sites. Travel is essential to this role, so please demonstrate how you would meet these requirements. A genuine occupational qualification applies to these posts under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and therefore they are restricted to female applicants only. Mobile screening in Stockport is provided on a mobile van with Siemens digital mammography. ## Responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Effective communication skills both written and verbal - Ability to demonstrate caring attitude to patients/clients and staff members - IT skills - Good clinical and safety judgement within scope of practice - Able to self-motivate - Team working skills and ability to follow instructions under supervision - Basic manual handling skills **Desirable** - Able to prioritise ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of Infection Control Involvement with Quality Assurance - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Knowledge of data protection and GDPR principles - Understanding of IRMER regulations - Understanding of NHSBSP procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge of CRIS/PACS ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a Breast Screening Programme - Understanding of working in a regulated clinical environment or exposure to radiation safety **Desirable** - Experience of working in a Radiology unit ### Qualifications **Essential** - Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice or equivalent qualification or apprenticeship - GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, 4-9 or Functional Skills Maths level 2, Functional Skills level 2 or equivalent - Mammography Associate apprenticeship Level 4 ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Consistent and reliable - Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 871.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334479) - [east cheshire applicant pack (pdf, 888.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334478) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 251.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334477) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.