Senior Mammographer
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust · Radiographer · viaNHS Jobs
£39,959–£48,117 a year
- Closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 4d ago
- Specialism
- Radiographer
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5716548
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Job summary
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum
Hours Per Week: Part time - 22.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Location Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Radiographer Mammographer to join our Breast Imaging team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality breast imaging service across both static and mobile screening units, supporting early diagnosis and improving outcomes for patients. This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical expertise, contribute to service improvement, and support education within the department.
About us
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Smoke Free Policy:
All of our hospitals operate a strict no smoking policy. Smoking cigarettes or tobacco products is not allowed on any of the grounds or in any of the buildings run by us. This applies to patients, staff, carers and visitors to Trust premises.
Our goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone we care for and, by making sure that our NHS services are smoke-free, we benefit the health of people who use our services as well as the health of the people who work for us.
Details
Date posted
09 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
REF2769I
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job
- Perform high-quality mammography within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic
- Work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, effective, patient-centred care
- Produce consistently high-quality images while minimising repeat exposures
- Participate in quality assurance programmes, audit, and service development
- Support the supervision and training of students, trainees, and assistant practitioners
- Contribute to research, audit, and data collection activities within the department
- Work flexibly across hospital and mobile units to meet service
Our Breast Imaging Department provides a supportive and innovative environment where staff are encouraged to grow and develop. You will also have access to our Passport to Manage Programme, supporting leadership and career development
The successful applicant will:
- Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality mammography services in line with NHSBSP guidance and Trust policies
- Act as an independent radiographic practitioner within professional, ethical, and legal frameworks
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and compassion at all times
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R)
- Use clinical systems including PACS and NBSS
- Participate in audit, quality management systems, and research activities
- Maintain and develop professional competence through CPD and training
Please refer to the Job description for further details
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job
- Perform high-quality mammography within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic
- Work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, effective, patient-centred care
- Produce consistently high-quality images while minimising repeat exposures
- Participate in quality assurance programmes, audit, and service development
- Support the supervision and training of students, trainees, and assistant practitioners
- Contribute to research, audit, and data collection activities within the department
- Work flexibly across hospital and mobile units to meet service
Our Breast Imaging Department provides a supportive and innovative environment where staff are encouraged to grow and develop. You will also have access to our Passport to Manage Programme, supporting leadership and career development
The successful applicant will:
- Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality mammography services in line with NHSBSP guidance and Trust policies
- Act as an independent radiographic practitioner within professional, ethical, and legal frameworks
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and compassion at all times
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R)
- Use clinical systems including PACS and NBSS
- Participate in audit, quality management systems, and research activities
- Maintain and develop professional competence through CPD and training
Please refer to the Job description for further details
What you need to do now
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