Mammographer

Job overview

Mammographer

Department Breast Screening

Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata if part-time (subject to experience)

Hours 37.5 per week, or part time posts available.

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Diagnostic Imaging service at Milton Keynes University Hospital provides a breast screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes. This is delivered from both the static breast unit and mobile screening unit locations.

The Imaging department invests in a high quality of patient care of which we are proud, and the local community has confidence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the team in continuing to provide high quality care within the department.

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It is an exciting time to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit, which has seen the installation of a third room with tomosynthesis and CESM and CESM biopsy and a newly designed staff hub. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute existing and transferable skills in this role.

We are seeking applications from qualified, enthusiastic, caring and motivated mammographers to join our friendly multidisciplinary team, so you will need to be able to work collaboratively at all times.

For an informal visit please contact Debbie Noble or Sandra Knox on 01908 996913

Interview 14 August 2026

Main duties of the job

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You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department. This is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.

Due to the nature of the role and to encourage women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening all applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practices, Chapter 13, paragraphs 13.5-13.

Please note that if your qualification is from overseas, you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability confirming that your qualification is equivalent to a level 7 postgraduate qualification. For more information, please refer to UK ENIC (UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills) website.

To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes. This will include duties both on the Mobile Screening Unit and the Breast Care Unit in Milton Keynes Hospital, and will also include use of dedicated computer systems.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.

To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

As a Senior Mammographer, you will be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.

When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.

• Participate in the Breast Imaging Services staff rotation both on the Mobile Unit and at the Breast Care Unit and undertake all associated admin and clinical duties as required.
• To transport clinic paperwork and other consumable items to and from distant sites in accordance with Caldicott principals and local guidelines.
• To work autonomously within own specialist area, consulting senior staff as and when necessary and will be accountable for own professional actions.
• Work swiftly and efficiently so that breast screening lists are completed in the allocated time and ensuring that Technical Repeat rates conform to NHSBSP standards of less than 3%.
• To be responsible for the safe use of all digital mammographic equipment and its peripheries.
• To be able to adapt mammography positioning technique according to client/patient requirements/limitations.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details