Senior Mammography Radiographer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Radiographer · viaNHS Jobs
£49387.00 to £56515.00
- Closing date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 7d ago
- Specialism
- Radiographer
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5651678
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Job summary
This is a part time contract for 32.5 hours / week.
We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Radiographer to undertake Mammographic Breast Imaging for both Screening and Symptomatic services.
Ideally the candidate will have a post graduate qualification in Mammography and breast image interpretation although qualified Mammographers with sufficient experience but needing image interpretation will be considered.
The role encompasses working both at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the service's two mobile units which travel around Wiltshire.
The post holder will be expected to carry out routine breast screening and the more specialist mammographic examinations required in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is that of a senior grade and so duties will encompass some managerial and supervisory tasks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established HCPC registered Mammographer with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which will include a 5% recruitment and retention premium. Bank opportunities also available.
This is very exciting opportunity to join the Mammography team.
Main duties of the job
- Report mammography films originating from the breast screening, symptomatic and cancer follow-up programmes.
- To liaise with the Office manager with regards to NHSBSP programme planning and moving the mobile unit to different locations within Wiltshire.
- To have knowledge and understanding of the statistics and reports required of the department without the expectation of producing such statistics and reports
- To assist the Lead Radiographer/ Breast Centre Manager where necessary, particularly in the areas of training, CPD and one to ones with staff and take part after training with the Performance Development Plan
- To deputise for the Lead Radiographer and at times for the Breast Centre Manager in their absence ensuring continued effective operation of the Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust Breast Symptomatic Service and the Wiltshire Breast Screening Service
- To ensure timely reporting of equipment breakdown and when necessary liaise with equipment service desks, engineers and the medical physics staff ensuring that any breakdown is reported to
- To complete, investigate and report any incidents which require reporting on the Great Western Foundation Trust Datix system.
- To assist the Breast Centre Manager with booking and checking staff annual leave and lieu time
- To attend meetings such as Staff/Radiographer QA/Clinical Governance meetings, and to deputise for the Breast Centre manager and when necessary chairing these meetings.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata + 5% R&R
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
249-8310047
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Client Care
- To independently assess each patient. Perform specialist mammography at the speed and technical skill level demanded by the service, adapting radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
- To provide an excelled standard of care to women attending for mammography.
- Be sufficiently informed and professionally competent to identify and address patients' information needs with respect to breast awareness and other health issues.
- To carry out discussion with the patients regarding clinical implications and outcomes. Deal appropriately with complex, sensitive or contentious information on a regular basis.
- To assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound examinations and to take a lead role in patients care and clinical support during interventional procedures, including image guided biopsies in the assessment and symptomatic clinics.
- To meet the psychological needs of anxious patients undergoing biopsies and carry out basic nursing procedures to dress puncture sites and give after-care advice.
- To support patients and relatives who may be in a distressed or anxious state with sensitivity and empathy.
Image Interpretation specific
- Report mammography films originating from the breast screening, symptomatic and cancer follow-up programmes.
- To perform both as a first and second reader for the screening service with associated responsibilities.
- To undertake self-audit and partake in the national audit of film reading accuracy (PERFORMS), undertaking any training recommended to maintain standards.
- To be a source of information and advice for colleagues with regard to abnormal image recognition.
- To recommend further specific views or procedures in order to assess abnormal imaging.
- To participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing input if appropriate.
- To attend review meetings and be part of review panel for abnormal screening outcomes. Use professional knowledge to reach consensus on which women need further assessment.
- To participate in interval cancer audit. Review and grade interval cancers providing individual input into consensus of results.
- To participate in CPD specific for image interpretation in order to maintain and develop skills.
Job responsibilities
Patient Client Care
- To independently assess each patient. Perform specialist mammography at the speed and technical skill level demanded by the service, adapting radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
- To provide an excelled standard of care to women attending for mammography.
- Be sufficiently informed and professionally competent to identify and address patients' information needs with respect to breast awareness and other health issues.
- To carry out discussion with the patients regarding clinical implications and outcomes. Deal appropriately with complex, sensitive or contentious information on a regular basis.
- To assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound examinations and to take a lead role in patients care and clinical support during interventional procedures, including image guided biopsies in the assessment and symptomatic clinics.
- To meet the psychological needs of anxious patients undergoing biopsies and carry out basic nursing procedures to dress puncture sites and give after-care advice.
- To support patients and relatives who may be in a distressed or anxious state with sensitivity and empathy.
Image Interpretation specific
- Report mammography films originating from the breast screening, symptomatic and cancer follow-up programmes.
- To perform both as a first and second reader for the screening service with associated responsibilities.
- To undertake self-audit and partake in the national audit of film reading accuracy (PERFORMS), undertaking any training recommended to maintain standards.
- To be a source of information and advice for colleagues with regard to abnormal image recognition.
- To recommend further specific views or procedures in order to assess abnormal imaging.
- To participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing input if appropriate.
- To attend review meetings and be part of review panel for abnormal screening outcomes. Use professional knowledge to reach consensus on which women need further assessment.
- To participate in interval cancer audit. Review and grade interval cancers providing individual input into consensus of results.
- To participate in CPD specific for image interpretation in order to maintain and develop skills.
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