# Mammographer/Plain Film Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mammographerplain-film-radiographer/fb757a28-edd4-426f-9378-929c724960db - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mammographerplain-film-radiographer/fb757a28-edd4-426f-9378-929c724960db.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Dundonald - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £38,682 - £46,580 - **Contract type:** Temporary - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T17:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T15:30:13.030Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47408/sehsctmammographerplain-film-radiographer - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTM0QTU1MUZFMTk2RUQ4MTg4NjIwOTc3QzMmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast Area (SEHSCT) - Location: UH, Main Building - Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580) - Contract Type: Temporary - Opening Date: 29/05/26 - Closes: Fri, 12 June 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE Mammographer Radiographer (Temporary for one year) ### BAND 6 ### DIRECTORATE ### SURGERY, ELECTIVE, MATERNITY & PAEDS ### INITIAL LOCATION Ulster Hospital ### REPORTS TO Principal Lead Mammographer/Lead for Plain Imaging ### ACCOUNTABLE TO Radiology Services Manager ### FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE Full-time/Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder will:- Deliver a high quality effective and efficient mammography and plain imaging service Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing the highest standards of patient care. Provide supervision and guidance to all junior members of staff. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Delivery Perform all examinations to the highest quality with adherence to the departmental protocols and procedures including, Ionising Radiation Regulations (1999) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations NI 2018 and local Departmental Rules. Ensure imaging requests are justifiable and the clinical information provided facilitates the appropriate imaging techniques being employed. Maintain professional standards of specialist technical ability acquired through degree or diploma and the post-graduate certificate in mammography. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist imaging equipment and adhere to all departmental safety procedures. Possess excellent hand eye coordination and manual dexterity, to position patients with a high degree of accuracy and speed. Ability to assist the radiologist and Advanced Practitioners during Stereotactic Breast Interventional procedures. Support the Modality Lead for Plain Imaging/Principal Lead Mammographer in achieving a smooth and efficient patient workflow. Participate in audit, service improvement, reflective practice and risk management to ensure optimum standards of care. Attend post-registration training and education courses as and when required. Clinical Responsibilities Perform digital mammography on patients to produce consistently high standards of clinical imaging which comply with National Health Service Breast Screening Programme standards and local guidelines. Perform high standards of radiography in other areas within the Radiology department. Demonstrate the ability to function competently as a member of the Breast multi-disciplinary team Be responsible under the Quality Assurance programme in the area of work, this includes equipment performance, accurate documentation and the reporting of any results outside acceptable limits. Act as a coach and supervise radiographers/trainee mammographers, assistant practitioners, radiographic assistants and students on a daily basis. Required to maintain a high personal standard of clinical excellence. Assess patient understanding of proposed imaging examination and gain informed consent or work within the required legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to examination. Maintain privacy and dignity. Maintain good communication with patients/clients and relatives/carers ensuring that their individual needs are met and address any issues which have been identified. Take responsibility for overseeing the ordering and receiving of medicine/drugs in line with the Trust Medicine Management Policy, including overseeing and countersigning orders undertaken by non-registered staff Responsible for ensuring clinical areas are clean tidy and safe. Professional Responsibilities Be aware of and act in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and Codes of Conduct. Keep up to date with current issues and developments in breast imaging and care. Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance, efficient completion of duties and participation in departmental team work activities. Participate in staff induction and mandatory training as required. Maintain HCPC registration and provide evidence of details. Undertake an annual staff appraisal conversation and associated Personal Development Plan. Alert line manager to any conflicts of interest in respect of other employments undertaken. Ensure that the Trust behaviours are upheld at all times. Poor behaviour will be challenged as appropriate in the workplace. Knowledge of the QSI process and assist in the departmental preparation for inspection. Awareness of and adherence to the expectations cited in Staff, Patient and Children’s Charters. The radiographers should have an understanding and knowledge of the patient’s condition and how it affects their life. Staff should be aware of their responsibilities for keeping patient’s confidences at work and outside work. They should act with discretion to prevent patient information being shared inappropriately. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times. Staff should ensure that chaperones are available at all appropriate times and if requested by a patient. Provide a safe environment for patients which is compliant with legislation and good practice. Acknowledge and respond to the differing needs and values of patients taking account of factors such as culture, religion, age, disability and gender identity. Help patients feel at ease during their contact by taking steps to maintain privacy, dignity and security. Respect patient’s wishes where possible and practical. Staff will offer patient’s an explanation in the event of the imaging examination being interrupted outside of an emergency. Be responsible for minimising infection, this should include appropriate decontamination of equipment and knowledge of specific processes in place to manage patients who have contagious diseases or those who are immune- suppressed. Adhere to Regional Dress Code Policy the purpose of which is to maintain health, safety and security of patients, service users and staff and to prevent the spread of infection. Ensure effective and economic use of resources and the safe working order of all equipment. Report all near miss/ incidents and record on the DatixWeb portal. Deal with verbal complaints at a local level, and refer unresolved or written complaints to a senior colleague. Key Working Relationships 1. Ability to work as part of a team. 2. Lead and support activities which assist in the development of an effective team. 3. Promote good staff relationships and morale amongst staff. 4. Observe for signs of ill health in colleagues and take appropriate action with staff or management. ### RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net) ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION ### JOB TITLE AND BAND Band 6 Mammographer Radiographer (Temporary for one year) ### DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Radiology, Surgical ### SALARY Band 6 ### HOURS 37.5 (part-time hours will be considered, min. 30 hrs per week) Ref No: \< 55694398 \> ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section Method of Assessment Experience Minimum of 2 years radiographic experience Experience in use of RIS PACS systems. Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications/ Registration BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic) or Diploma of the College of Radiographers DCRR Post Graduate Award in Mammography Registered with HCPC Shortlisting by Application Form Other Participate in flexible working arrangements to include working on evenings/weekends and Bank Holidays/shift rotas/on-call duty/out of hours working and cross-site subject to the needs of the Department Shortlisting by Application Form SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Experience in General and Mammography imaging Good teamworking skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise Good communication skills Ability us use initiative Ability to work accurately Problem solving skills Ability to manage change Ability to demonstrate evidence of reflective practice Computer literate Interview / Test Knowledge Knowledge of IR(ME)R NI 2018 Good working knowledge of current breast related issues Knowledge of the QSI Accreditation process or other equivalent accreditation process Interview / Test ### DESIRABLE CRITERIA SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience Experience in assisting Radiologist or Advanced Practitioner during Stereotactic Interventional procedures. Experience in Quality Assurance program Experience of working in the trauma and theatre setting Shortlisting by Application Form Qualifications Include equivalencies where necessary Shortlisting by Application Form As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. ### THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Job Details Branch: Belfast Area (SEHSCT) Location: UH, Main Building Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580) Contract Type: Temporary Opening Date: 29/05/26 Closes: Fri, 12 June 2026 @ 5:30 PM Interview Dates: TBC Notes: Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ## Job Description The post holder will:- Deliver a high quality effective and efficient mammography and plain imaging service Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing the highest standards of patient care. Provide supervision and guidance to all junior members of staff. ## 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.