Job overview
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer.
We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Mammographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service. Candidates must hold PG Cert in Mammography Practice.
The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking with excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential. Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.
Southend Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for South Essex Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Southend Hospital, and at our 3 mobile screening vans in the community.
The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.
Please note, in the UK the mammographer role is currently only open to female candidates.
Applicants must hold UK‑issued PG Cert required for mammographers working within the National Breast Screening Programme.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging.
To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB’s and localisations.
To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department’s quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly.
Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).
Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of this rewarding opportunity, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Please note, in the UK the mammographer role is currently only open to female candidates.
Applicants must hold UK‑issued PG Cert required for mammographers working within the National Breast Screening Programme.
Previous applicants need not apply
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Due to NHSBP regulations please note this is a female-only role
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a qualified mammographer
Desirable
- Experience of participating in service development initibes
- Extensive experience of assisting in Interventional breast procedures
- Experience of participation in Service Audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Pg Cert in Mammography Practice
- Relevant Professional Qualification & Registration
- UK Full drivers Licence
- Must hold UK‑issued PG Cert required for mammographers working within the National Breast Screening Programme.
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This advert is for Senior Radiographer with Mammography Certificate with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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