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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (pro rata)
Job ref
381-IM-7378274
Employer
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Town
Birmingham
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2025 23:59

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Advanced Practitioner Radiographer- Mammography

NHS AfC: Band 7

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.  We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

As a breast screening service actively catering for an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area, we are energetically engaged in several key national breast trials such as Prospects and Mammo 50. The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies such as CESM and ABUS alongside current technologies such as tomography.
 
We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Advanced Practitioner to undertake interventional stereotactic procedures, to join our forward thinking breast care team and to assist in the management of the Mammography service as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer and also to undertake appropriate advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP.
 
Trainees may be considered on a Band 6 training contract whilst training.
Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Practitioner - Mammographer Radiographer will undertake Stereotactical procedures by liaising and undertaking clinical procedures with the guidance from our highly skilled clinical team in the breast unit.

You will be an expert in all areas of breast stereo procedures, such as biopsy, wire / tag localisations and marker clip placement, adhering to agreed protocols and standards and provide written reports after synthesising patient history seeking a second opinion where necessary to operate within, organise and supervise service provision in both the Breast Assessment and the mobile Mammography Units.

Responsibilities will also include assisting in the management of: Mammography service as directed by the Programme, Manager/Superintendent Radiographers. To undertake appropriate, Advanced practice to agreed standards for the division and NHSBSP. 

 

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.  

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.   

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.    

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.   

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.   

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR or BSc(Hons) Radiography
  • Certificate of Competence in Mammography
  • Film Interpretation Course or study at Masters level/Post graduate course in Breast ultrasound/Post graduate course in Stereotactic needle core biopsy (or willingness to work towards)
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised training certificate eg: NVQ Assessors / Mentor/ supervising /certificate/teaching qualification
  • Post graduate qualification in management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience in Advanced practice
  • Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
  • High standard of clinical skills
  • IT Skills
  • Evidence of current CPD/attainment of competence portfolio
  • Ability to undertake audit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Syeda Alam
Job title
Programme Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0121 507 4967
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