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Main area Radiographer (Mammographer) Grade Band 5-6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm.) Job ref 176-M-7324605 Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £31,049 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/08/2025 23:59 Mammographer - PeterboroughBand 5-6Job overviewThe Breast Unit at Peterborough City Hospital is a dedicated Unit which has digital imaging equipment and provides Breast Screening and Breast Symptomatic Services to women who are referred into the service and those who are eligible for routine Breast Screening. Both services are managed by a Unit Manager who is responsible for the integration and alignment of the two services. The Breast Screening Service is led by a Director of Breast Screening and is supported by a Consultant Radiographer and Mammographers with extended skills including film reading and interventional procedures. The Unit has strong professional links with the Trust main Radiology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, efficient existing team but also to play an important role in the service development and expansion of the Unit as a specialist centre. We have a clear plan for staff training and professional development to include role extension to meet service needs. This post is fixed term, full time. The successful candidate must have an English Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Award in Mammography. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications. Main duties of the jobTo produce a consistently high standard of mammography and client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times. To operate in all locations and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work Work with Advanced Practitioner Mammographers to manage the safe and time effective operation of equipment to maximise patient throughput and ensure efficient and safe delivery of imaging. To assess, image and manage a specialist workload and ensure all relevant records are maintained. To work closely with clinicians, physicists, imaging assistants, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge and expertise in breast imaging within the Trust To provide Specialist training and act as a mentor to mammography students of all grades. To participate in MDT meetings and discussions, liaising with clinicians within the Trust and externally regarding the patients’ clinical management. To participate in the implementation of new techniques and equipment The unit has undertaken radiographer role extension and a suitable applicant may have the opportunity to undertake advanced practice training. Working for our organisationWe are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. Person specificationQualificationsBSc or DCR (R) in Radiography Current HCPC registration Cert. Of Competence in Mammography/Post Graduate Award in Mammography at Masters level (or working towards) ExperienceProven post graduate radiography experience of at least 2 years Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of mentoring and teaching Experience of research & audit SkillsKnowledge of Breast anatomy and diseases In depth knowledge and understanding of the National Screening programme Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to perform high volume, quality mammography to NHSBSP standards Ability to cope with work pressures & workload Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Working knowledge of National Breast Screening System (NBSS) & Radiology Information System (CRIS) Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important:Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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 numbersThis vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Name Rosemarie Judd Job title Breast Principal Radiographer Email address rosemarie.judd@ Additional information Informal enquiries to Rosemarie Judd, Breast Principal Radiographer rosemarie.judd@#J-18808-Ljbffr