Senior Radiographer Mammography

Job overview

Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 6 Radiographer to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography, or be willing to work towards this.

We are a small, friendly team committed to delivering excellence in breast imaging. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital.

We have a breast screening population of approx. 51,000 women and also deliver symptomatic breast imaging for the women of North Northamptonshire, including 7 one-stop breast clinics per week and 150 surveillance mammograms per month

We are pro-active unit in implementing new breast imaging technologies and regularly perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) as part of our imaging pathway.

The role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging including breast screening in the static unit and on the mobile screening unit.

They will be fully competent in performing additional views as part of breast screening assessment and support with interventional procedures.

The post holder will have a sound knowledge in QA procedures and support with the acquisition and analysis QA tests.

They will act as a mentor and role model to junior staff.

Applications are welcome from radiographers looking for a career change to specialise in mammography.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the supporting documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the shortlisting criteria section of the document.