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Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Mammographer to lead our mammography team at Dorset County Hospital. The individual will be a hardworking and dedicated Mammographer with a keen interest to extend their own professional portfolio with the skills to support and develop the symptomatic breast service at DCH. DCH has close links with the Dorset Breast Screening Programme with scope for development of cross site working in the future.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Mammographer to lead our mammography team at Dorset County Hospital. The individual will be a hardworking and dedicated Mammographer with a keen interest to extend their own professional portfolio with the skills to support and develop the symptomatic breast service at DCH. DCH has close links with the Dorset Breast Screening Programme with scope for development of cross site working in the future.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary breast team and will work in both clinical and admin roles, supporting the operational delivery of the mammography service. They will have clinical expertise and leadership skills appropriate to this grade and post, with excellent communication skills to be able to manage their own workload whilst delegating tasks and organisation of junior colleagues.
The applicant must have a UK Postgraduate Award in Mammography Practice (formerly the Certificate of Competence in Mammography) and at least 3 years mammography experience.
This is an exciting opportunity, and we are committed to delivering an excellent service with a patient centred approach to our population of symptomatic breast patients including biopsy, VAB and localisation with Magseeds.
The Diagnostic Imaging Department was rated GOOD by the CQC and has achieved the Quality Standard for Imaging UKAS Accreditation. The symptomatic breast service is provided at the main Dorset County Hospital site in Dorchester, delivering services for the population of West Dorset and beyond.
Dorset County hospital is in the small county town of Dorchester. Dorset is famed for its scenery and rugged coastline most of which is protected by World Heritage as an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a prime holiday location with the population doubling in the summer months and offers excellent recreational facilities both land and water based.
About Us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-25-AHP316MAM
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the job role and responsibilities.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the job role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Education, Qualifications and Training
* BSc Hons Radiography (or equivalent Diploma) In Radiography
* HCPC Registration
* Pgc/PgD/MSc qualifications in Breast Imaging
* Evidence of personal CPD- learning and outcomes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable substantial experience in this specialist area and extensive clinical experience.
* Significant experience of organising, managing and leading a skilled team.
* Evidence of involvement in clinical governance and the management of risk.
* Demonstrable experience of service redesigns and service improvement.
* Involvement in human resource management e.g. coaching and mentoring
* Demonstrable experience of delivering/organising educational and teaching events
Essential
Skills & Abilities
* High standard of technical skill in Breast Imaging
* Understanding of up to date legislation related to radiation protection
* Ability to problem solve on technical issues.
* Demonstrable negotiating and communication skills to facilitate inter departmental working and change management.
* Awareness of budgetary implications. Monitoring of costs and looking cost improvements.
* The ability to manage both operational and management demands within the role and to manage the competing demands effectively.
* Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate others
* Ability to work within a team and autonomously.
* Motivated to develop professionally both oneself and the department.
Person Specification
Essential
* High standard of technical skill in Breast Imaging
* Understanding of up to date legislation related to radiation protection
* Ability to problem solve on technical issues.
* Demonstrable negotiating and communication skills to facilitate inter departmental working and change management.
* Awareness of budgetary implications. Monitoring of costs and looking cost improvements.
* The ability to manage both operational and management demands within the role and to manage the competing demands effectively.
* Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate others
* Ability to work within a team and autonomously.
* Motivated to develop professionally both oneself and the department.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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