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Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at Royal Bolton Hospital. The department is looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Lead Mammographer.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced member of staff to be part of this specialist team, working across Radiology's breast imaging services. The post holder will help support, monitor and deliver performance across both symptomatic and breast screening services at multiple sites.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be required to work closely with our Breast Screening Programme Manager, Consultant Clinical Lead for Mammography, Office Manager and experienced departmental teams to provide management and leadership of the breast imaging team.
Reporting to the Operational Business Manager in Radiology, you will be an integral member of the 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, as is the ability to deliver high performing services within budget, in a cycle of continuous improvement.
So if you are ready for this challenge and opportunity we look forward to hearing from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of the post holder will be to provide both clinical and managerial support in helping Bolton's radiology department deliver the best possible service to its service users.
Please see full job description in the attachments
Person specification
minimum requirements
Essential
- HCPC registered Radiographer and Mammographer
- Extensive experience of both symptomatic and screening services in mammography
- Extensive experience of managing mammography services and Mammographers
- Extensive experience of service development and redesign
- Strong understanding of NHSBSP
- Evidence of advanced practice in mammography
Desirable
- Management qualification
Presentation and CPD portfolio
Essential
- Presentation
- CPD potfolio
Desirable
- Recent evidence of relevant CPD
HCPC registration NHS experience
Essential
- HCPC registration NHS experience
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This advert is for Lead Mammographer with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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