Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge:
Legislation regarding ionising radiation.
- Knowledge:
Proven knowledge base of mammography and NHSBSP.
- Knowledge:
Clinical & information governance and evidence-based practice.
- Experience:
Evidenced experience in Mammography.
- Experience:
Experience of working with other divisions/interpersonal skills.
- Education and qualifications:
BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Education and qualifications:
Post graduate certificate/diploma in Mammography.
- Education and qualifications:
HCPC registration.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge:
Knowledge of change management.
- Experience:
Understanding of recent developments with Mammography/Radiology/NHS.
- Experience:
Teaching, training, mentoring experience.
- Education and qualifications:
Management/Leadership qualification or experience.
Job overview
We are looking for a Senior Mammographer to join our radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.
The post is 15 hours per week, equivalent to two days, in St Albans City Hospital.
The purpose of this mammography post is to be an effective member of the Radiography team, providing a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists, patients and service users.
There will be an expectation to supervise junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
The primary role is to be an integral member of the mammography and one stop breast services at St Albans City Hospital.
In this role you will be required to work closely with our Lead Mammographer and Breast Consultant, Radiology Breast Consultants and Radiology management team.
You will work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues to provide the best possible experience to our patients whilst at the same time meeting performance standards and targets.
Proven ability to engage clinical and non-clinical teams is essential.
The post holder will deputise for the lead Mammographer in their absence, assisting and supporting to deliver the departments strategic and operational priorities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
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 Band 6 - Senior Mammographer, Radiology with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Albans, England. It is listed as a Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £41957.00 to £50387.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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