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Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Closing 20/10/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job overview
The role will support the delivery of a high quality breast imaging service across both screening and symptomatic pathways, working across static and mobile units.
As a Senior Mammographer, you will contribute to service development, clinical supervision, and the ongoing delivery of safe, efficient, and patient centred imaging. You will be expected to work autonomously and demonstrate advanced clinical competency in all aspects of mammography, including interventional and assessment procedures, while supporting junior staff and acting as a clinical role model.
This post is for experienced mammographers suitable for appointment at Band 7. Mammographers with less than one year of post-qualification experience will be considered for appointment at Band 6, with progression to Band 7 upon meeting the required experience and competency criteria.
Trainee mammographers (Band 5) will also be considered, with full training and support provided. Trainees will progress to Band 6 upon qualification and demonstration of core competencies, and later to Band 7 when experience and advanced skills are achieved.
Main duties of the job
* Provide an exceptionally high level of expertise in the specialist clinical field of breast imaging in a screening and symptomatic environment.
* Work as part of the mammographic multi-disciplinary team, performing radiographic imaging of the breast and providing a professional service of the highest quality in line with the standards and guidelines set out by the NHSBSP for screening clients and symptomatic patients of WSHT across the mobile and static units.
* Work autonomously and perform the full range of additional specialised mammographic techniques during assessment clinics, including the imaging of breast specimens, tomosynthesis, stereotactic procedures and localisations.
* Provide mentorship, supervision and training to trainee mammographers and assistant practitioners within the service.
* Provide departmental support and lead the team members through knowledge and experience.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Communication
* Demonstrate the Trust values, respect, dignity and privacy of all staff and patients and act with kindness and courtesy.
* Effectively liaise with medical, nursing and administrative staff and other departments to allow timely management of client/patient care and treatment.
* Communicate effectively with clients, patients, their carers and co-workers utilising a variety of communication styles where barriers to communication may exist and where there may be varying levels of ability to understand.
Service Delivery and Improvement
* Analyse, interpret and make decisions about variable physical characteristics of a client’s anatomical and breast shape in order to achieve the best possible mammogram.
* Work appropriately as an autonomous practitioner and use own initiative to problem solve equipment faults and address the women’s significant concerns with regard to cancer or radiation dangers.
* Report and take appropriate action where necessary/possible, to deal with all undue events with a potentially adverse outcome in keeping with the Department and Trust Safety and reporting policy.
Person specification
* HCPC registration
* BSc Radiography
* Full UK drivers license and car
* PACs and CRIS knowledge
* UK PG certificate Mammography Qualification
* NHS Breast Screening experience
Skills and ED&I
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Supervisory/training experience and demonstrable leadership skills
* Ability to deal with large numbers of patients in a very tight time constraint in a repetitive job giving the same standard of service throughout the day
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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