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Advanced Practitioner Mammographer (internal only)

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 November 2026

5 days left

Job description

  • Subject to job matching* **This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust empl...

Undertake X-Ray Guided Interventional Procedures and Image Interpretation Course.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective service to our patients/clients within the screening and symptomatic breast unit.

Support and deputise for the Clinical lead in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, diagnostic Breast imaging service, through effective management of staff, facilities, and innovative use of available resources.

Assist the Manager and fellow Mammographers to ensure optimisation of staffing and service provision.

Demonstrate excellent clinical competence with in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of mammography examinations.

Provide training and supervision of junior colleagues and provide advice and guidance utilising advanced knowledge and skills in this specialist area.

Undertake administrative duties as required.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Bachelor of Sciences) (Hons) Radiography degree/Diploma of the College of Radiographers equivalent
  • Postgraduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography
  • HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered
  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Post Graduate qualification at Masters Level in Advanced Practice (Breast reporting, Breast Ultrasound, Breast Intervention) or working toward a Masters Degree
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable: - Working towards a management qualification; - Working towards a teaching qualification; - Experience of studying at higher education institution

Specific Job Requirment

Essential

  • Compassionate, patient-centred, and professional manner.
  • Calm and effective when dealing with anxious or distressed patients.
  • Motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic.
  • Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to changing service needs.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
  • Ability to travel across sites (e.g., static units and mobile screening unit).
  • Physically able to undertake mammography including positioning patients with limited mobility.
  • Willingness to work flexibly depending on service needs.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of breast anatomy, pathology, breast cancer presentation, and breast imaging pathways
  • Detailed knowledge of NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening Programme) standards and guidance.
  • Understanding of IR(ME)R (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) and diagnostic safety legislation
  • High level of technical expertise in mammography, including complex projections
  • Ability to interpret mammography images and correlate with clinical findings (within scope of practice)
  • Excellent communication skills for distressed, anxious, or vulnerable patients
  • Ability to work under pressure and make autonomous clinical decisions
  • Strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to support change and service improvement
  • Leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)
  • Advanced clinical assessment/diagnostic reasoning ability
  • Skills in clinical audit, research, or evidence-based practice
  • Presentation, teaching, or training delivery skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-qualification experience in breast imaging
  • Experience in mammography across NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic service
  • Evidence of working autonomously within scope of advanced practice
  • Experience supporting or participating in breast assessment clinics
  • Experience of quality assurance, audit, and governance processes
  • Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

  • Senior-level experience in breast imaging (Band 6-7)
  • Experience participating in MDT meetings
  • Evidence of service development involvement or leading small projects
  • Experience training/mentoring junior staff, students, or APs
  • Experience performing interventional procedures (core biopsy, VAB, wire localisation).

Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential: - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Other requirements

Essential: - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

10 November 2026

Last checked

12 November 2026

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About the employer

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East Cheshire NHS Trust

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