Job Details
Job Title: Mammographer (Band 6)
Location: Royal Bolton Hospital & Satellite Sites across Greater Manchester
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 6
Closing Date: TBC
About the Role
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer with a passion for women\'s health and high-quality care? Do you want to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team making a real difference to early breast cancer detection?
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Mammographer to join our dedicated Breast Screening & Imaging Department within the Diagnostic & Support Services Division at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fulfilling role, offering both challenge and reward, working across the Bolton, Bury & Rochdale Breast Screening Service and our Symptomatic Breast Service at Royal Bolton Hospital and community satellite sites across Greater Manchester.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a high standard of mammographic imaging in line with NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) protocols and Trust policies.
* Work closely with advanced and consultant mammographers, radiologists, breast care nurses, and other professionals to support screening, diagnostic, and interventional services.
* Perform mammography examinations using specialist techniques, assist in image-guided interventional procedures (such as core biopsies and localisations), and ensure equipment quality and compliance with safety regulations including IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017.
* Support women during what can be an anxious time, offering reassurance, maintaining dignity, and showing empathy and compassion.
What You'll Be Doing
* Perform high-quality screening and symptomatic mammography.
* Assist with interventional breast procedures under guidance of practitioners.
* Vet and justify mammography referrals.
* Participate in daily/weekly/monthly quality control testing.
* Communicate effectively with clients, including those with language barriers or additional needs.
* Provide mentorship and support to assistant practitioners, students, and less experienced colleagues.
* Ensure infection prevention and a safe working environment is maintained.
* Contribute to service audits, peer reviews, and continuous quality improvement.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (Diagnostic)
* HCPC Registered Radiographer
* Evidence of CPD and willingness to engage in ongoing development
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Good decision-making ability with a focus on patient care
* Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
* Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography or willingness to complete it
* Experience in a breast screening or symptomatic imaging setting
* Knowledge of NHSBSP guidelines and quality assurance processes
* Awareness of current developments in breast imaging and audit participation
Additional Requirements
* You must hold or be willing to obtain valid professional indemnity insurance.
* Flexibility to work at satellite clinics and additional hours when required.
* Ability to manage physical demands of mammography and emotional support aspects of the role.
* Participation in all mandatory training and safeguarding practices.
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