Senior Radiographer - Mammographer

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic hard-working Radiographer Mammographer that has the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Unit at City Health Campus, Walsall Manor Hospital and the 5 dedicated screening mobile units that are used within the community.

The City breast unit has Hologic - Dimensions units and Walsall breast unit has GE-Pristina digital equipment.

We are one of the largest screening programmes in the West Midlands and being an innovative team, we have implemented Tomosynthesis in assessment clinics, are part of the National Tomosynthesis trial with Kings College hospital, are the only service in the West Midlands to have a Tomo biopsy unit and are the first service Nationally to have introduced the Automated Breast Ultrasound system into the breast symptomatic pathway.

We are looking for qualified Mammographers to join our pro-active team.

Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

Please contact for further information:

[email protected] (Programme Manager)

Telephone number: 0121 507 4967

Main duties of the job

The post holder is part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services, according to National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Quality Managements System (QMS) Operating Procedures.

The Trust is invested in continuing professional development. In addition to the national 4 tier structure, the service structure includes an additional 2 tiers comprised of Clinical Specialist and Senior Assistant Practitioner.   The post holder has the potential to move towards career progression clinically and at service level. They will also support in the management of the service as directed by the Clinical Superintendent Mammographer over all 7 sites.  Join us at SWBT and be part of a service with a vision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this job role please see the attached job description and person specification.