Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated mammographer to join our team.
The successful candidate will work alongside the current team to provide imaging for symptomatic, surveillance and interventional clinics.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in symptomatic, surveillance and interventional clinics as part of this role. Completing essential administrative tasks to support this role. You will be required to work closely with the breast clinic teams as well as the members of the mammography team.
To have a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. Work autonomously where needed and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the wider hospital setting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
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 and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff through the organisation
- Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary working
- Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
- • Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
Desirable
- Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the specialist area
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate experience in radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable
- Experience of training and supervising junior staff and students
- Evidence of participation in departmental audit
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate training in Mammography
Desirable
- Experience in Mammography
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This advert is for Mammographer with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is 8 months (Fixed Term end date 31st March 2027 in line with previous vacancy). The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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