# Mammographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mammographer/154aeb2a-83e7-4463-9db6-38bfaf238b48 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mammographer/154aeb2a-83e7-4463-9db6-38bfaf238b48.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T12:31:24.955Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Whitehaven/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Breast_Imaging/Breast_Imaging-v8019070 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8019070?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Mammographer Band 6, 37.5 hours cross site working with base to be discussed at appointment. The North Cumbria Breast Imaging Unit is proud to provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services for patients with breast concerns, as well as serving as the hub for the North Cumbria Breast Screening Programme. We are committed to delivering truly patient-centred care within a warm, supportive environment, led by a dedicated team of highly skilled specialists. We are a welcoming and collaborative department working across two sites, where we value and make the most of the diverse skills within our team. We actively support professional growth and career development for both Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners, with opportunities for advanced practice. Our well-established four-tier workforce includes Consultant Mammographers and Advanced Practitioners, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence in care. *Due to the nature of the work this post is only open to female applicants. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7 (2)(d) ### Main duties of the job You must have HCPC registration as a radiographer and Postgraduate Award in Mammography. You will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team providing both screening and symptomatic breast imaging to the population of North and West Cumbria. You will gain a wealth of experience in breast imaging supported by the existing breast imaging team. The North Cumbria Breast Screening Unit provides screening to approximately 22,500 women per year between the ages of 50-70 as part of the National Health Service Breast Programme. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date ## Job Details Mammographer Band 6, 37.5 hours cross site working with base to be discussed at appointment. The North Cumbria Breast Imaging Unit is proud to provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services for patients with breast concerns, as well as serving as the hub for the North Cumbria Breast Screening Programme. We are committed to delivering truly patient-centred care within a warm, supportive environment, led by a dedicated team of highly skilled specialists. We are a welcoming and collaborative department working across two sites, where we value and make the most of the diverse skills within our team. We actively support professional growth and career development for both Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners, with opportunities for advanced practice. Our well-established four-tier workforce includes Consultant Mammographers and Advanced Practitioners, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence in care. *Due to the nature of the work this post is only open to female applicants. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7 (2)(d) ## Job Description You must have HCPC registration as a radiographer and Postgraduate Award in Mammography. You will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team providing both screening and symptomatic breast imaging to the population of North and West Cumbria. You will gain a wealth of experience in breast imaging supported by the existing breast imaging team. The North Cumbria Breast Screening Unit provides screening to approximately 22,500 women per year between the ages of 50-70 as part of the National Health Service Breast Programme. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Knowledge of National Health Service Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic services - - Radiation Protection - - Continuing professional development with portfolio. **Desirable** - - Knowledge of screening services. ### Experience **Essential** - - Radiography - - Wide range of practical experience - - Experience of supervision of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff. **Desirable** - - Breast Imaging. - - National Health Service Breast Screening Service Programme for England. - - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. ### Qualifications **Essential** - - BSc Radiography or equivalent. - - Current HCPC registration. - - Good command of the English language with a good standard of literacy and numeracy. - - Post Graduate qualifications at Masters level in Mammographic practice **Desirable** - - Essential IT skills or equivalent. ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - - Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills whilst respecting confidentiality - - Leadership skills. - - Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills - - Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills - - Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable environment, maintaining a calm & professional manner. - - Good attention to detail. **Desirable** - - Ability to exercise own initiative and judgement, and assess clinical situations ## Documents - [a-26-8019070 mammographer b6 (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10305347) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.