Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Screening
- Grade
- 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term Contract until 10.01.2028)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-LLBAR-CC26-218
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Breast Screening (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/12/2026
Employer heading
Mammographer
6
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
It is an exciting time for you to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit to modernise the space and install state of the art technology into all rooms, this includes tomosynthesis, CESM and CESM biopsy along with a newly designed staff hub.
The breast imaging department is part of the diagnostic Imaging team at MKUH and provides the National Breast Screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes.
This is delivered from both the static breast unit and mobile screening unit locations so the ability to work flexibly across different sites is essential.
We are looking for a dedicated HCPC Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging to join our friendly team, who holds a UK regulated level 7 postgraduate qualification in Mammography or has a UK ENIC statement of compatibility.
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
Interview Date - 9th December 2026
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes. This will include duties both on the Mobile Screening Unit and the Breast Care Unit in Milton Keynes Hospital, and will also include use of dedicated computer systems.
This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.
To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
As a Senior Mammographer, you will be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.
When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To undertake all QA tests on the digital mammography and ultrasound equipment in accordance with NHSBSP and local guidelines.
· Be able to perform fault finding on imaging equipment and communicate effectively with engineers/superintendent and QA radiographer. In the absence of more senior staff be responsible for managing breakdowns and any rescheduling of work.
· Demonstrate problem solving approach to issues arising at local level, evaluating the need to refer problems to the line manager.
· Act as a source of knowledge for other professionals.
· Communicate effectively with staff within and outside of the department to ensure the smooth operating of the service.
· To be able to rapidly assess client/patient personality and respond accordingly when discussing complex information regarding breast Imaging examinations. To include factual information regarding the examination process and the radiation risks/benefits of the examination to ensure the patient is able to provide informed consent.
· To communicate with clients/ patients using verbal and non-verbal skills effectively and empathetically where barriers to effective communication are present. This includes language barriers and cultural differences in addition to learning difficulties.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc in Radiography or DCR(R)
- HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 6 months NHS experience as a Radiographer
- Awareness and understanding of Cancer Reform Strategy
- National Breast Screening Programme
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in mammography
- Ability to participate fully in QA
- To guide and mentor assistant practitioners/ trainee mammographers
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate high personal levels of mammographic competency
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with unscheduled clinics to meet cancer targets
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
- Well-developed customer focus
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
- Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others
- Ability to work flexibly at short notice as service requirements dictate
Desirable criteria
- Proactive attitude, promote and suggest new working initiatives
- Knowledge of digital imaging systems
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Ability to work under stressful situations due to nature of post
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to further personal development
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Commitment to work regular evening shifts and weekend shifts as required
Desirable criteria
- Car Driver
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Noble
- Job title
- Breast Screening Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Sandra Knox
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