Senior Radiographer Mammography
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering, NN16 8UZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Radiographer to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a post-g...
The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging including breast screening in the static unit and on the mobile screening unit.
They will be fully competent in performing additional views as part of breast screening assessment and support with interventional procedures.
The post holder will have a sound knowledge in QA procedures and support with the acquisition and analysis QA tests.
They will act as a mentor and role model to junior staff.
Applications are welcome from radiographers looking for a career change to specialise in mammography.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the supporting documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the shortlisting criteria section of the document.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Methodical with a good eye for detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workload/delegate tasks and ensure smooth workflow of clinics
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing working environments
- Self motivated and committed to service delivery within the NHSBSP
- Car driver with access to a vehicle for travelling to the mobile screening unit
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a team
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in performing breast screening and symptomatic mammography
- Sound knowledge of the applications of IR(ME)R regulations
- Experience of dealing with anxious/distressed women.
- Evidence of CPD
- Comprehensive knowledge of NHSBSP
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential: - BSc Radiography or equivalent; - Certificate of competence in Mammography; - Current Registration with the HCPC
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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