Job summary
- Main area
- SBH CLINICAL SUPPORT DIVISION
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-8363601SBH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mammographer in Breast Diagnostics
Band 7
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and experienced mammographer to join the Breast diagnostics Team at Barts Health, Assisting Radiologists and Radiographers within Breast Imaging.
This is a clinical role requiring knowledge of assistant diagnostics practices within NHS service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
· Perform high-quality mammographic examinations for patients referred with breast symptoms such as a lump, pain, nipple or skin changes, distortion or discharge.
· Take appropriate mammographic views and additional views as requested, ensuring accurate positioning and optimal image quality.
· Obtain and document relevant clinical history and ensure significant signs or symptoms are appropriately recorded and communicated.
· Support patients attending one-stop and assessment clinics, providing reassurance and clear explanations throughout the examination.
· Work closely with radiologists, radiographers, surgeons, breast clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
· Depending on level of training and scope of practice, assist with or undertake advanced breast imaging procedures, including image-guided interventions and biopsy procedures.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold DCR(R) or BSc Hons degree (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Imaging.
- Current and up-to-date Registration with the HCPC
- Recognised additional specialist training equivalent to Master’s level plus practical experience: Breast Imaging Theory and Practice
- Evidence of substantial CPD in clinically related and relevant subjects
Desirable criteria
- Certificate of competence in venous cannulation and administration of contrast agent
- Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Interventional Procedures of the Breast
- Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Image Interpretation of the Breast
- Recognised Post Graduate qualification to Masters Level in Ultrasound of the Breast
- Recognised Post Graduate qualification in Practice Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post graduate experience in Radiography
- Substantial previous experience of Mammography and other techniques to be competent to : • adapt to individual patient anatomy to produce specific standard and non standard mammographic views. • enable training of junior staff and students
- Experience of a range of Mammographic procedures
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of service improvement
- Experience of setting up Breast Biopsy equipment
- Experience of imaging core biopsy and surgical excision specimens, often requiring physical handling of fresh specimens.
- Previously undertaken Breast Screening Quality Assurance
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Previous experience of participation in research projects
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An excellent level of skill and knowledge in all aspects of breast imaging to include technique and procedures, supplemented by short specialist courses.
- Working Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations
- Good understanding and knowledge of NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programme.
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days.
- Experience with clinical audit, research and quality assurance.Awareness of NHS targets and pathways that affect Radiology.
- Up to date knowledge current and emerging issues in Breast Imaging and Breast Cancer treatment
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Service Improvement methodology
- Knowledge of how to undertake a risk assessment
- Experience/ working knowledge of PACS
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abdisalan Ali
- Job title
- Clinical Services Manager - Breast Imaging
- Email address
- [email protected]
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