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An exciting opportunity has become available within the Breast Imaging Department at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Deputy Superintendent role assists in managing on an operational level the radiographic activity of the South West London Breast Screening Service (SWLBSS), including 5 static screening sites across SW London, and the symptomatic breast imaging service at St George's Hospital. This is a great opportunity for a qualified mammographer to take a step into operational management and expand their knowledge and skill set.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated radiographers with an interest and a UK recognised qualification in mammography to join our hard working and friendly team in this busy Breast Imaging Unit. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment. You must be comfortable working under pressure, ‘multi-tasking’ and liaising with multi-disciplinary teams.
The strongest resource we have is the team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled and comprise Radiographers, Associate and Assistant Practitioners, Consultant Radiologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced and Consultant Practitioners. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and actively encourages involvement in training and audit.
Main duties of the job
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This post includes involvement in breast screening clinics at St Georges Hospital and the satellite screening sites around South West London along with participation in Assessment and Symptomatic clinics. It is therefore essential that you are able to travel to any of these sites and are resident within reasonable travelling time of both St. George’s Hospital and our remote site locations. You must hold a UK recognised Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography. We are housed in a purpose built facility, providing a light, modern environment from which to deliver a fully digital service. Due to the nature of the work this post is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7(2) (d).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to carry out tasks under pressure in busy environment
- Ability to be flexible and prioritise workload as necessary
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills – will need to be able to communicate at various levels. Presenting service information at local level and present information to clients & staff on a one to one basis
- Able to present highly complex, sensitive information effectively. Compilation, interpretation and analysis of statistical information for aid in service deliverance & development
- Able to to produce effective written reports and to carry out research projects
- Ability & desire to take active role in recruitment & selection of staff & to implement and manage change
- Good negotiating skills & ability to influence others Good team building & motivational skills Good numeracy skills. Good analytical, judgemental and decision making skills
Desirable
- Ability to deliver lectures for in-house training needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current policies, legislation affecting service delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge of Windows and Office computer software
Experience
Essential
- Experience in staff management
- Experience in training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff
- Experience working as a senior member of multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with clinical audit
Desirable
- Working experience of digital imaging modalities and PACs
- Experience of presentation skills to groups of staff & multi disciplinary teams
- Experience in recruitment and selection of staff & in conducting staff appraisals
Qualification and Training
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent
- Current HPC registration
- MSc level qualification in mammography Postgraduate Masters qualification Health Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years radiographic experience & 3 years in mammography
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of Society of Radiographers professional code of conduct and risk assessments
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification e.g. image interpretation, clinical teaching, research
- Post graduate qualification in IV cannulation
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This advert is for Deputy Superintendent Radiographer - Breast Imaging with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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