Band 6 (£43,169 - £52,603) – PgCert Qualified Mammographer
This role follows a full‑time 36‑hour working week. Standard hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with an accrued rostered day off every second week. Applications for part‑time working are welcome, hours worked within the standard operating hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.
The successful candidate will join a Mammography team consisting of Specialist Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners and a Consultant Radiographer. Services consist of the Breast Screening unit and Symptomatic mammography held within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Two mobile units also serve the outlying areas in Grampian including Orkney and Shetland.
Responsibilities
* Play a pivotal role in breast cancer diagnosis, including handling challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
* Provide radiographic imaging for breast screening and symptomatic cases, including operation of mobile mammography units.
* Collaborate closely with the Breast Service team to deliver an excellent patient experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent essential.
* Qualified Radiographer willing to undertake and complete the August 2026 1‑year postgraduate training course delivered by Queen Margaret University and the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging.
* International applicants must provide a copy of their mammography certificate, course transcript with module descriptions and general learning outcomes, plus evidence of English proficiency (IELTS overall score of 7.0 with no sub‑score below 6.5).
* A current valid driving licence is essential for mobile unit work.
* Occupational Requirement: the post-holder must be female due to the intimate nature of the work (Equality Act regulation).
Context & Future Developments
Services will transition to the new Family Baird Hospital in the summer of 2027.
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