Bank Mammographer - Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Essex, CM1 7ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£23.13
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 November 2026
8 days leftJob description
The post holder will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and effective imaging and Breast Mammography service for the Trust and South Essex...
Undertaking screening responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for justification of imaging clients who are over the current upper age limit for screening as self-referrals.
When working on the mobile screening vans, be able to work under own initiative, making clinical decisions when necessary. Need to act on the QA information gathered. To liaise with the host mobile site staff for supplies (water electricity etc.).
To be able to relay important, detailed and sometimes difficult information to patients and other health service professionals.
To be able to rapidly assess patient personality type and respond accordingly to elicit relevant clinical history within time allowed, while also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient.
Operate in accordance with NICE Guidelines and Quality Standards in line with Trust policy.
As an experienced autonomous Radiographer producing mammograms of optimum quality including specialist mammography services to all patients, across a broad range of imaging techniques, maintaining a quality experience for the clients while adhering to time constraints.
When x-raying the breast, the radiographer must be aware of the very sensitive nature of the examination and have empathy with the vulnerability of the patient/client.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/Diploma of The College of Radiographers or equivalent.
- Certificate of Competence in mammography/Post Graduate Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable: - Experience of clinical audit; - PGDip Mammographic imaging or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 5 year's senior clinical mammography experience
- Extensive experience in radiographic techniques for biopsies including stereotactic procedures
- Thorough knowledge of IR(ME)R
- Evidence of well-developed knowledge of NHSBSP, Cancer Services and Breast Care
- Well- Developed knowledge of Breast Pathology
Desirable: - Breast interventional experience; - Screening film reading experience in line with image interpretation course and Screening Director discretion
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
6 November 2026
Last checked
10 November 2026
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