# Mammographer - Peterborough > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mammographer-peterborough/a5824869-f659-442a-ace1-e7e4274bd029 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mammographer-peterborough/a5824869-f659-442a-ace1-e7e4274bd029.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Peterborough - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro-rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T10:31:31.229Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Peterborough/North_West_Anglia_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiographer_Mammographer/Radiographer_Mammographer-v8048068 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8048068?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening.  Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services. The Breast Screening Service is led by a Director of Breast Screening and is supported by a Consultant Radiographer and Mammographers with extended skills including film reading and interventional procedures.  The Unit has strong professional links with the Trust main Radiology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre.  We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs. This post is full time, permanent.  The successful candidate should have a UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications. ### Main duties of the job - To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times. - To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work - Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging. - To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained. - To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust - To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades. - To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients’ clinical management. - To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment - The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role.  Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. ## Job Details The Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening. Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services. The Breast Screening Service is led by a Director of Breast Screening and is supported by a Consultant Radiographer and Mammographers with extended skills including film reading and interventional procedures. The Unit has strong professional links with the Trust main Radiology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre. We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs. This post is full time, permanent. The successful candidate should have a UK Post Graduate Award in Mammography. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications. ## Job Description To produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times. To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging. To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained. To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades. To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients’ clinical management. To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases - In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme - Excellent communication and organisational skills - Good computer skills - Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards - Competent & professional approach - Accurate & thorough with attention to detail - Reliable & supportive - Ability to cope with work pressures & workload - Motivated - Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines **Desirable** - Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System (NBSS) & Radiology Information System (CRIS) ### Experience **Essential** - Proven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years - Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team **Desirable** - Experience of mentoring and teaching - Experience of research & audit ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc or DCR (R) in Radiography - Current HCPC registration **Desirable** - Cert. 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