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Location
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Profession
Radiographer
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
27 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
11 Jul 2025

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity arisen for an experience and qualified Mammographer to join our multi-disciplinary team at James Paget Breast Unit.

The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The James Paget Breast Unit uses fully digital mammography with two mammography rooms, all being tomosynthesis systems. And a mobile breast screening unit delivering a breast screening service out in the community.

As a Mammographer you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient-centred Mammography Service.

We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The James Paget Breast Unit are committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.

Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required.  The mobile Breast Screening unit is relocated around the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, and not always accessible via public transport.

Main duties of the job

To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints

To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust

To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required

To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner

To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions

To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards

To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols

To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public

To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed

To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints

To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust

To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required

To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner

To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions

To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards

To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols

To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public

To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed

To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours

Quality and Audit

To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints

To work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification and improvements to protocols and procedures

To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards

To participate in the QA Programme, undertaking daily, weekly and monthly testing of all equipment, ensuring optimum conditions are in place before commencing clinical work