Assistant Practitioner/Trainee
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Practitioner in Mammography to join our Breast Imaging team in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust...
The role involves undertaking routine specified radiographic examinations as per achieved competency under the supervision of a registered practitioner, and to assist in the delivery of a high quality and accurate breast service. A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work is required.
The hours are 37.5 per week working Monday-Friday. Although based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary you will be required to work on our Mobile Breast Screening Units on a rotational basis at sites across the North East region and therefore a current driving license and access to a car is essential.
- To undertake screening mammography examinations under the indirect supervision of a State Registered Radiographer
- Assisting the radiographic, radiology and clerical teams in delivering a high quality efficient and effective mammography imaging service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients
- Act as chaperone and assist in breast clinics as directed by the radiographers and radiologists
- To learn the skills and undertake the appropriate under pinning theoretical knowledge in order to undertake mammography radiographic imaging under the direct supervision of a State
- Registered Radiographer. Assisting the radiographic and clerical teams in delivering a high quality efficient and effective mammography service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients
- Act as chaperone and assist in breast clinics as directed by radiologists/advanced practitioners
- Interview Date Wednesday 11 November 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Meets All Band 4 Criteria
Essential
- Higher Certificate of Education or a Foundation Degree both with relevant radiography modules (mammography)
- NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or experience as a radiographic assistant
- Previous health care experience
- Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme
- Current driving licence and car owner
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)
- Knowledge of organisational and health and safety policies
- IT skills with knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
Meets All Band 3 Criteria
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Support or equivalent or similar certification or evidence of personal development or previous experience as a Radiographic Assistant
- Good educational background
- Knowledge of the data protection act and patient confidentiality
- Understanding of the importance of working to agreed standards/protocols
- Current driving licence and car owner
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Previous health care experience
- IT skills
- Basic knowledge of the National Health
- Knowledge of radiation protection
- Knowledge of organisational and health and safety policies
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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