# Trainee Specialist Mammographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-specialist-mammographer/1a7ec8e0-f4c8-4189-aa87-9f4c8602bbbd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-specialist-mammographer/1a7ec8e0-f4c8-4189-aa87-9f4c8602bbbd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Speciality:** Radiology - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £56,515 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 09:00 to 17:00 with flexibility) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T13:31:27.877Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Stereocore_Biopsy_Mammographer/Stereocore_Biopsy_Mammographer-v7996919 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7996919?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated mammographer with an interest in completing training and competency to become a Specialist Mammographer in stereotactic procedures, joining our friendly multi-disciplinary team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust’s (RCHT) Breast Unit within the Mermaid Centre. RCHT’s Breast Unit provides comprehensive breast care to patients from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The successful applicant will complete dedicated training with allocated study time and mentor support and will work in the department and on the screening units, which serve the county. ### Main duties of the job To liaise with Radiologists, the admin and clerical team, nursing team and all other modality team leaders to ensure optimum service provision To ensure professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, regularly review practice, in accordance with local and national policies and guidelines where appropriate. To work as part of a team providing flexible service delivery as required. Demonstrate high degree of clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in breast imaging, offering advice and support to radiographers, clinicians and other health care professionals. To supervise and provide clinical expertise to radiographers, APs, CISWs and undergraduate students when necessary. To support the team leader in absence management, recruitment and other HR duties where appropriate. To assist in managing  the breast imaging department, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Actively pursue a programme of CPD and maintain a personal record of professional development, suitable for registration purposes as required Support other staff to meet their CPD requirements. Promote an environment that fosters innovation and service improvement. Maintain standards as set out in the QA Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening Radiology Participate in evening and weekend work as required by the needs of the service Full details in attached JD ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: - Identity Checks - Professional registration and qualification checks - Employment history and reference checks - Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check - Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Job Details This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated mammographer with an interest in completing training and competency to become a Specialist Mammographer in stereotactic procedures, joining our friendly multi-disciplinary team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust’s (RCHT) Breast Unit within the Mermaid Centre. RCHT’s Breast Unit provides comprehensive breast care to patients from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The successful applicant will complete dedicated training with allocated study time and mentor support and will work in the department and on the screening units, which serve the county. ## Job Description To liaise with Radiologists, the admin and clerical team, nursing team and all other modality team leaders to ensure optimum service provision To ensure professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, regularly review practice, in accordance with local and national policies and guidelines where appropriate. To work as part of a team providing flexible service delivery as required. Demonstrate high degree of clinical expertise, knowledge and experience in breast imaging, offering advice and support to radiographers, clinicians and other health care professionals. To supervise and provide clinical expertise to radiographers, APs, CISWs and undergraduate students when necessary. To support the team leader in absence management, recruitment and other HR duties where appropriate. To assist in managing the breast imaging department, effectively prioritising workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Actively pursue a programme of CPD and maintain a personal record of professional development, suitable for registration purposes as required Support other staff to meet their CPD requirements. Promote an environment that fosters innovation and service improvement. Maintain standards as set out in the QA Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening Radiology Participate in evening and weekend work as required by the needs of the service Full details in attached JD ## Responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - BSc or DCR in radiography - Full UK driving licence ### Essential and desireable **Essential** - BSc or DCR - Post graduate qualification in interventional procedures of the breast **Desirable** - Have completed the post graduate qualification in film reading - Experience in using CRIS, PACs and voice recognition - Experience in teaching and training mammographers - Excellent IT skills and use of mammography equipment - Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Full UK driving licence - Willingness to complete the post graduate qualification in film reading ## Documents - [cover letter (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281421) - [trainee specialist mammographer (pdf, 245.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10281422) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.