# Specialist Radiographer - Mammographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board
- **Town:** Haverfordwest
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.45am-5pm)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04T09:51:53.663Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Llanelli/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Specialist_Radiographer_Mammographer/Specialist_Radiographer_Mammographer-v8058037
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058037?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

As a Specialist Radiographer working in this newly updated and prestigious Breast unit at Prince Philip Hospital, Mammographers work within a busy one-stop breast clinic providing a highly specialised diagnostic service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The department benefits from the use of our recently updated Hologic Dimensions equipment along with a Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy system.

As a Mammographer, you will perform specialised radiographic examinations of the breast and assist with specialised interventional procedures such as breast wire localisation and vacuum assisted biopsy procedures.

You will work alongside a well established and experienced team of Mammographers, Clinicians and other breast unit staff.

### Main duties of the job

To perform routine radiographic and more specialised mammography examinations on their own caseload of patients, assess the resulting images and recording the necessary information in PACS and Soliton.

The post holder will require the necessary CPD evidence, experience and training to undertake these duties.

To undertake diagnostic radiographic examinations.

To act as IR(ME)R practitioner and operator for radiological procedures within their scope of practice.

To operate a wide range of expensive, specialized imaging equipment safely and appropriately.

To ensure all relevant safety checks are made before proceeding with any examination.

To comply with IR(ME)R employer procedures, IR local rules and Health Board policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on  07/07/2026

## Job Details

As a Specialist Radiographer working in this newly updated and prestigious Breast unit at Prince Philip Hospital, Mammographers work within a busy one-stop breast clinic providing a highly specialised diagnostic service as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The department benefits from the use of our recently updated Hologic Dimensions equipment along with a Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy system.

As a Mammographer, you will perform specialised radiographic examinations of the breast and assist with specialised interventional procedures such as breast wire localisation and vacuum assisted biopsy procedures.

You will work alongside a well established and experienced team of Mammographers, Clinicians and other breast unit staff.

## Job Description

To perform routine radiographic and more specialised mammography examinations on their own caseload of patients, assess the resulting images and recording the necessary information in PACS and Soliton.

The post holder will require the necessary CPD evidence, experience and training to undertake these duties.

To undertake diagnostic radiographic examinations.

To act as IR(ME)R practitioner and operator for radiological procedures within their scope of practice.

To operate a wide range of expensive, specialized imaging equipment safely and appropriately.

To ensure all relevant safety checks are made before proceeding with any examination.

To comply with IR(ME)R employer procedures, IR local rules and Health Board policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

## Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 07/07/2026

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Radiographer skills
- Substantial experience in performing mammography examinations
- Supervising and Training Radiographers

**Desirable**

- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of assisting with advanced mammographic procedures such as Vacuum Assisted Biopsies and Contrast Enhanced Mammography
- Evidence of role development

### Language Skills

**Desirable**

- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

### Qualifications and Knowledge

**Essential**

- BSc Radiography (or recognised equivalent)
- Post graduate certificate in Mammography
- HCPC registration
- Short specialist courses or experience to postgraduate diploma level
- Qualified to use different equipment and x-ray techniques

**Desirable**

- Understanding of specialist radiography procedures and PACS
- Post Graduate qualification

## Documents

- [jd&ps (pdf, 213.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348101)
- [oh form (pdf, 712.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348102)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383)

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