Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/07/2025 08:00
Senior Radiographer Mammography
Band 6
Job overview
We are a small, friendly team committed to providing a first class breast imaging service. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital.
We have a breast screening population of approx. 51,000 women and also deliver symptomatic breast imaging for the women of North Northamptonshire, including 7 one-stop breast clinics per week and 150 surveillance mammograms per month,
The role would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual looking for a challenge in a post that is both interesting and varied.
Main duties of the job
Kettering Breast Screening Unit have an exciting opportunity for a part time Band 6 Radiographer to join our team. The successful candidate should hold a post-graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography, or be willing to work towards this by undertaking a post graduate award in mammography.
We are pro-active unit in implementing new breast imaging technologies and regularly perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) as part of our imaging pathway.
The successful candidate would be actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging and applications are welcome from radiographers looking for a career change to specialise in mammography.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Radiography or equivalent
* Certificate of competence in Mammography
* Current Registration with the HCPC
Experience
* 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
* Good knowledge of the NHSBSP
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
* Must be prepared to work as part of a team
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
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Name Deborah Black Job title Programme Manager Email address deborah.black9@nhs.net Telephone number 01536 493511 Additional information
Deborah Black, Breast Screening Programme Manager on
01536 493511 or deborah.black9@nhs.net
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