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Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
An excellent level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of breast imaging to include technique and procedures, supplemented by short specialist courses.
- Knowledge
Working Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations
- Knowledge
Good understanding and knowledge of NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programme.
- Knowledge
Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days.
- Knowledge
Experience with clinical audit, research and quality assurance.Awareness of NHS targets and pathways that affect Radiology.
- Knowledge
Up to date knowledge current and emerging issues in Breast Imaging and Breast Cancer treatment
- Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Service Improvement methodology
- Knowledge
Knowledge of how to undertake a risk assessment
- Knowledge
Experience/ working knowledge of PACS
- Experience
Significant post graduate experience in Radiography
- Experience
Substantial previous experience of Mammography and other techniques to be competent to : • adapt to individual patient anatomy to produce specific standard and non standard mammographic views. • enable training of junior staff and students
- Experience
Experience of a range of Mammographic procedures
- Experience
Experience of clinical audit
- Experience
Experience of service improvement
- Experience
Experience of setting up Breast Biopsy equipment
- Experience
Experience of imaging core biopsy and surgical excision specimens, often requiring physical handling of fresh specimens.
- Experience
Previously undertaken Breast Screening Quality Assurance
- Experience
Experience of supervising staff.
- Experience
Previous experience of participation in research projects
- Qualifications
Hold DCR(R) or BSc Hons degree (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Imaging.
- Qualifications
Current and up-to-date Registration with the HCPC
- Qualifications
Recognised additional specialist training equivalent to Master’s level plus practical experience: Breast Imaging Theory and Practice
- Qualifications
Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Certificate of competence in venous cannulation and administration of contrast agent
- Qualifications
Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Interventional Procedures of the Breast
- Qualifications
Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Image Interpretation of the Breast
- Qualifications
Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Ultrasound of the Breast
- Qualifications
Recognised Post Graduate qualification in Practice Education
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and experienced mammographer to join the Breast diagnostics Team at Barts Health, Assisting Radiologists and Radiographers within Breast Imaging.
This is a clinical role requiring knowledge of assistant diagnostics practices within NHS service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Perform high-quality mammographic examinations for patients referred with breast symptoms such as a lump, pain, nipple or skin changes, distortion or discharge.
- Take appropriate mammographic views and additional views as requested, ensuring accurate positioning and optimal image quality.
- Obtain and document relevant clinical history and ensure significant signs or symptoms are appropriately recorded and communicated.
- Support patients attending one-stop and assessment clinics, providing reassurance and clear explanations throughout the examination.
- Work closely with radiologists, radiographers, surgeons, breast clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Depending on level of training and scope of practice, assist with or undertake advanced breast imaging procedures, including image-guided interventions and biopsy procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
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 Mammographer in Breast Diagnostics with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £58133.00 to £65261.00. The contract type is 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12months). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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