# Breast Screening Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/breast-screening-radiographer/1fa58b2d-e4ad-415e-bc74-b1f946203be1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/breast-screening-radiographer/1fa58b2d-e4ad-415e-bc74-b1f946203be1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Screening is provided across multiple sites in the Warwickshire, Solihull and Coventry area and applicants must be able to travel to various locations on a daily basis) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-07T09:01:30.028Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Coventry/University_Hospitals_Coventry_Warwickshire_NHS_Trust/Breast_Screening/Breast_Screening-v8332593 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8332593?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity has arisen for either a full time or part time Breast Screening Radiographer(s) to join our caring and supportive team. This role focuses on attracting a mammography trained Radiographer with experience in mammography in the relevant clinical settings. The role is varied and requires the individual to undertake and support breast screening, symptomatic and assessment clinics. The work is extremely rewarding and would be best suited to individuals with the mental and physical resilience to complete this role. Duties will be undertaken flexibly in the week to include a mixture of shift patterns to include weekend working, early starts and late finishes. A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. This role is only open to female candidates. The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. ### Main duties of the job For the Band 6 position, the post holder should possess a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, be state registered, have attained the Postgraduate Award in Mammographic practice, hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team based at Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital undertaking mammography examinations related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging referrals from local surgical out-patient clinics. Duties will be undertaken at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, the newly opened Coventry City Health Centre Unit, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile breast screening units according to NHSBSP guidelines and Warwickshire, Solihull & Coventry Breast Screening Service & ISO 9000:2008 standard operating procedures. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To undertake screening mammography across twenty mobile locations and two hospital sites. - To perform accurate routine screening mammography examinations in a sensitive and professional manner, and be able to adapt techniques to individual service user within the timescales in line with NHSBSP guidance. - To undertake mammography and associated specialist radiographic techniques at assessment and symptomatic clinics in static and satellite units as required. - To carry out screening mammography examinations which are optimal for radiological interpretation in 97% of cases. - To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme and always ensuring compliance. - To perform regular Quality Assurance tests on the x-ray equipment (mobile units and static sites), record all results accurately and inform the their Line Manager immediately of any results which are outside agreed parameters, or if the post-holder is the most senior inthe department, to take actions to resolve the problem. - To adhere to IR(ME)R regulations and Local Rules of practice (IRR). - To liaise with the local Medical Physics team and with other members of QA team to maintain regular and timely equipment checks and in line with NHSBSP QA guidelines. - To check and document identification according to departmental practice for screening and symptomatic service users. - To carry out mammography examinations required during specialised procedures such as X-ray guided localisation, stereotactic biopsies including vacuum assisted technology and tomosynthesis. - To perform specialised mammography views in assessment and symptomatic clinics as well as using highly specialised and complex digital equipment to allow clinicians and advanced practitioners to perform accurate biopsies on impalpable lesions. - To assist the Radiologist or Advanced Clinical Practitioner during specialised procedures and ensure that support is provided to service users undergoing invasive procedures. - To image breast specimens for surgeons to ensure excision of all abnormal breast tissue - To ensure that laboratory specimens are accurately labelled, documented, and transported to the pathology laboratory during clinics. - To document any reported breast problems, significant clinical signs and symptoms. - To operate RIS/PACS and associated ICT systems accurately and adhering to Trust policy. - To take part in regular image analysis and clinical audit sessions of mammography standards to maintain a technical repeat rate of less than 2%. - To take part in regular local and national client satisfaction surveys for screening clinics. For further details of the job role please see attached job description. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards others. - Demonstrate effective communication skills. - Demonstrate leadership and team working. - Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records. - Processes a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes. - Able to travel across the region to access all screening sites. **Desirable** - - Be able to show initiative and problem solve. - To promote a positive working outlook to boost and maintain staff morale - Supervise the work performance of other staff. ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Knowledge and understanding of current mammography techniques and imaging equipment. - Knowledge of RIS/PACS systems and imaging workflows - Demonstrate recent CPD activity and self-awareness of own abilities and limitations. - Have basic IT skills to include knowledge of email, internet and written documents. **Desirable** - - Knowledge of current NHS breast imaging pathways - Knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS. - Evidence of recent study and research ### Experience **Essential** - - Mammography experience in screening or symptomatic clinics. **Desirable** - - Experience working in the NHS Breast screening programme. - NHSBSP - Able to perform mammography within a specified time and in accordance with NHS BSP standards. - Experience of working in an NHS radiology department. ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Diploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent - Post-graduate Award in Mammography - HCPC State Registration **Desirable** - - Evidence of attendance on professional CPD study day courses. ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) - Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience ## Documents - [candidate guide (pdf, 10.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2471) - [job description and personal specification (pdf, 488.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10673400) ## 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.