Breast Screening Radiographer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
An exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity has arisen for either a full time or part time Breast Screening Radiographer(s) to join our caring and sup...
For the Band 6 position, the post holder should possess a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, be state registered, have attained the Postgraduate Award in Mammographic practice, hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team based at Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital undertaking mammography examinations related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging referrals from local surgical out-patient clinics.
Duties will be undertaken at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, the newly opened Coventry City Health Centre Unit, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile breast screening units according to NHSBSP guidelines and Warwickshire, Solihull & Coventry Breast Screening Service & ISO 9000:2008 standard operating procedures.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential: - oDiploma of the College of Radiographers/BSc in Radiography or equivalent oPost-graduate Award in Mammography oHCPC State Registration
Desirable: - oEvidence of attendance on professional CPD study day courses.
Experience
Essential: - oMammography experience in screening or symptomatic clinics.
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS Breast screening programme.
- NHSBSP
- Able to perform mammography within a specified time and in accordance with NHS BSP standards.
- Experience of working in an NHS radiology department.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current mammography techniques and imaging equipment.
- Knowledge of RIS/PACS systems and imaging workflows
- Demonstrate recent CPD activity and self-awareness of own abilities and limitations.
- Have basic IT skills to include knowledge of email, internet and written documents.
Desirable: - oKnowledge of current NHS breast imaging pathways oKnowledge of current issues relating to the NHS. oEvidence of recent study and research
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards others.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership and team working.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Processes a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Able to travel across the region to access all screening sites.
Desirable
- Be able to show initiative and problem solve.
- To promote a positive working outlook to boost and maintain staff morale
- Supervise the work performance of other staff.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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