The closing date is 7th Sep 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Bank Advanced Practice Radiographer/Mammographer to join the Somerset Breast Screening Programme at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, on a bank shift basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, inclusive breast care team dedicated to delivering outstanding care with kindness, respect, and teamwork.
As part of the Breast Care Centre, you will be responsible for mammographic image interpretation and reporting, supporting both routine screening and higher-risk surveillance imaging. You will work closely with the breast radiology team and participate in arbitration and consensus reviews, helping to maintain the high standards of diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
The successful candidate will have film reading experience within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP)and demonstrate competence in identifying mammographic abnormalities, minimizing false positives, and accurately recording findings using NHSBSP systems.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The appointee will:
Have demonstrable film reading experience within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP).
Provide image interpretation and reporting for screening mammograms within the Somerset NHSBSP.
Support the Somerset Breast Radiology team by reviewing higher-risk and follow-up surveillance imaging, when required.
Perform the role of mammographic film reader under the direction of the Director of Breast Screening.
Be competent inaccurately identifying mammographic abnormalities and minimizing false positive findings.
Record findings using the NHSBSP image reading system, including identifying cases requiring technical recall.
Undertake regular self-audit of image reading performance to maintain high standards.
Provide professional registration details to enable access to essential Trust IT systems.
Attend and comply with all mandatory pre-employment checks as required by the Trust.
Participate in arbitration and consensus case reviews with members of the Somerset breast screening team as required.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Please see attached job description for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the hiring manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Full registration with HCPC (or equivalent) with a licence to practice.
Experience
Essential
To be a recognised / established film reader within the NHSBSP and partake in all aspects of film reader CPD in line with GOV.UK guidance.
Additional Criteria
Essential
Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical governance within the NHS and NHSBSP.
Computer literate with basic keyboard skills.
Skills & Abilities
Competent in mammographic image interpretation and reporting.
Review higher risk and follow up surveillance imaging reporting to support the Somerset Breast Radiology team if so required.
Participate in arbitration / consensus case review with members of the Somerset team as required.
Ability to maintain a high-quality clinical record.
Knowledge of benign and malignant breast disease.
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Personal management skills including time management and administrative tasks.
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
Communication Skills
Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills.
Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialities.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proactive, innovative and able to work autonomously and with professionalism.
Planning & Organising Skills
Flexible and adaptable to competing demands.
Commitment to up-to-date practices.
BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
* Outstanding care
* Listening and leading
* Working together
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Zoe Goldthorpe
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£ to £ Hourly
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible Working
Reference number
184-OL-BA-3118
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA