Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated radiographer specialising or looking to specialise in Breast Imaging. Formal training will be provided if youdo not already hold the Post Graduate award in mammography.
The NHS Breast Screening Programme for East Suffolk and Breast Imaging is part of the Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital. You will be expected to work in screening, assessment and symptomatic clinics including various locations at the mobile unit throughout East Suffolk. The ability to travel to mobile sites is essential.
Hours will be 30 hours per week, 08:30-17:00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There may be some weekend working due to the needs of the service but this is on a voluntary basis.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out all mammography techniques (X-ray images of the breasts) whilst ensuring that the clients receive a caring and sensitive service both in the mobile breast screening unit in the community and at the clinics at Ipswich Hospital.
- Travel to the mobile screening unit at various sites in East Suffolk to provide a Breast Screening Service to outlying areas.
- Participate in research and audit to help develop the breast imaging service.
- To participate in an effective Quality Control Programme to maintain the highest of standards as required by the NHSBSP
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care
- To act as an information resource for clerical staff, radiography students and all visitors to the Breast Unit and cascade knowledge to trainee mammography radiographers and assistant practitioners
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Radiographer or recently qualified may be considered
- Committed to evidence based practice and furthering own knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working in symptomatic Breast Imaging /NHSBSP
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Clinical Audit
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- SOR Registered
- Evidence of working at masters Level
- Post graduate certificate in mammography
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This advert is for Breast Screening Radiographer / Mammographer with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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