Job vacancy: Mammographer, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Bolton

Job summary

Main area

Breast Imaging

Grade

NHS AFC: Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week ((part time hours considered))

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241-341FD-25-A

Employer: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Bolton Hospital
Town: Bolton
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 pa.
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/08/2025 23:59

Mammographer

NHS AFC: Band 6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol

· Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging

· Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice

· Evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy

· Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.

· Undertake vetting of mammography requests for symptomatic and family history patients, ensuring all imaging request provide sufficient and relevant clinical information for justification in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017

· Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters, and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer, Lead Mammographer or Deputy lead Mammographer, recording any action taken

· Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota

· Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in all mammographic interventional procedures

· Provide professional support, guidance, and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammography practitioners, assistant practitioners, mammography assistants and radiography students

· Be proficient in assisting practitioners during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required

· Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies

· To be able to critically appraise quality standards of mammography to ensure a high-quality diagnostic service (through regular self-assessment and peer review processes).

To participate in service audit and presentation of associated findings to peer group
Must hold PG Certificate
Participate in service development initiatives
Always maintain an efficient workflow in all areas of the service

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSc (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
HCPC Registered
Personal indemnity insurance or membership of the Society of Radiographers
PG certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential criteria

Post qualification radiography experience.
Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Understanding of IRMER and IRR 2017

Desirable criteria

Understanding of breast services
Mammography experience post qualification
Mammography experience in the Breast Screening Service or a Symptomatic Breast Service.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

Computer Literate
Good oral and written communication skills
Good decision making skills skills.
Motivational skills.
Counselling skills

Desirable criteria

Knowledge/understanding of the principles of audit
Knowledge of CRIS/NBSS
Knowledge of National Breast Screening Service.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Good organisational skills
Proven ability to manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
Self motivated and confident in own ability

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.

Staff benefits - Bolton NHS FT (boltonft.nhs.uk)

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Joleen Eden
Job title: Consultant Radiographer
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01204 487687
Additional information: or Liz Read -Lead Mammographer email [email protected] or Telephone: 01204 390589

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Job summary

Employer heading

Mammographer

NHS AFC: Band 6

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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