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Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our friendly, multi professional, dynamic team who are committed to delivering an excellent service with the focus on patient care in the Wirral Breast Centre based in Clatterbridge Hospital. Screening and symptomatic examinations are carried out at the Clatterbridge site with a screening only service provided at our satellite unit based at St Catherine's Health Centre in Birkenhead. We have 3 GE Pristina mammography units at Clatterbridge and a recently installed GE Pristina at St Catherines You will ideally have the PG Certificate in Mammography and be HCPC Registered to provide a fully comprehensive breast service to the women of the Wirral. Radiographers interested in training are welcome to apply and if successful will be appointed on a B6 Annex 21 paypoint We are committed to promoting Advanced Practice and have a Consultant radiographer in post as well as 3 Advanced Practitioners undertaking Interventional procedures: stereotactic biopsies, magseed insertion, VAB/VAE, wire localisation . We have introduced CEM to aid the diagnosis and treatment of ladies who attend this department. We encourage post graduate learning with regular CPD sessions, attend MDT meetings, and the opportunity to attend conferences. Due to the nature of the work this post is open to female applicants only. This provision applies under the sex discrimination act 1975 section 7 (2) (d) Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service and maintaining high standards of patient care. You will be expected to: To carry out mammography and associated assessment within the Breast Care Unit/St Catherine's BSU for both symptomatic and NHSBSP services. To carry out specialist procedures/assessments within the Breast Care Unit for symptomatic and NHSBSP patients whenrequested. To assist the radiologists and clinicians in the timely delivery of the NHSBSP Breast Cancer services at Wirral Breast Centre. Set and promote high standards of patient care. Be responsible for own professional development. Have good interpersonal skills to support effective communication Maintain a clean, tidy and appropriately equipped workspace. Exhibit high standards of professional behaviours at all times. Maintain the correct patient records and statutory radiation records. Participate in CPD studies, QA programmes, audit and mandatory training. Support the Lead Radiographer in striving to provide a world-class service.About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. Details Date posted 16 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 408-25-559 Job locations Clatterbridge Hospital Wirral CH63 4JYJob description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Mammographer position available at WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Mammographer position available at WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training EssentialBSc or DCR in Diagnostic Imaging Registration with HCPC as a Radiographer DesirablePost Graduate Certificate in Mammography Knowledge and Skills EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to develop own skills and knowledge Contribute to the development of others Other Requirements EssentialAbility to travel across 2 sites Personal Attributes EssentialExcellent Communication skills Excellent time management Dedicated to providing high standards of care. Ability to pay attention to detail Knowledge and Skills EssentialAble to communicate emotional, sensitive issues with empathy and sympathy. Other Requirements EssentialRegistration with HCPC as a Radiographer Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training EssentialBSc or DCR in Diagnostic Imaging Registration with HCPC as a Radiographer DesirablePost Graduate Certificate in Mammography Knowledge and Skills EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to develop own skills and knowledge Contribute to the development of others Other Requirements EssentialAbility to travel across 2 sites Personal Attributes EssentialExcellent Communication skills Excellent time management Dedicated to providing high standards of care. Ability to pay attention to detail Knowledge and Skills EssentialAble to communicate emotional, sensitive issues with empathy and sympathy. Other Requirements EssentialRegistration with HCPC as a Radiographer Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Clatterbridge Hospital Wirral CH63 4JYEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Clatterbridge Hospital Wirral CH63 4JYEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr