The Surrey and North East Hampshire (Jarvis) Breast Screening Service (BSS) has an eligible population of approximately 200,000 women who are invited to screening over a 3‑year screening round. The static breast screening unit is currently located at the Jarvis Breast Centre and provides screening and assessment services. Screening is also carried out on five mobile units covering a geographical area including 19 sites throughout Surrey and North East Hampshire which include supermarket carparks, local council carparks and hospital sites. Screening patients are referred to six NHS Trusts for surgical and oncological treatments. The service participates in several multi‑centred research studies. InHealth is committed in training and development. We are very proud of our national Training Centre that delivers four modules of the MSc in breast imaging from St Georges University. In addition, students from the Postgraduate certificate in Mammography attend for clinical assessment, which is carried out in partne
Main duties of the job
You will provide a high-quality imaging service to all users of the screening service by screening women for Breast Cancer using mammography. You will participate in assessment clinics including stereotactic biopsies and perform regular QC checks on mammography equipment including the stereotactic unit and Ultrasound machine. You will also participate in the support of development of Assistant Practitioners/Trainee Mammographers.
Job responsibilities
Location: Jarvis Centre, Guildford / Surrey & NE Hampshire Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced Mammographer with a passion for quality assurance and training? Join our expert team at the Surrey and North East Hampshire (Jarvis) Breast Screening Service, where we provide life‑saving screening services to around 200,000 women every three years.
Why Join Us?
At InHealth, we are committed to excellence in breast imaging and professional development. Our national Training Centre, in partnership with St Georges University, delivers MSc modules in Breast Imaging. We also support students undertaking their Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography and offer Mammography Apprenticeships.
About the Role
As a QA Lead Mammographer, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of imaging quality across our static unit at the Jarvis Breast Centre and five mobile screening units, covering 19 locations across Surrey and North East Hampshire. You will:
* Lead on quality assurance (QA) protocols and processes to ensure high imaging standards
* Perform high‑quality mammograms for breast cancer screening
* Support assessment clinics, including stereotactic biopsies
* Conduct quality control (QC) checks on mammography equipment, including stereotactic units and ultrasound machines
* Assist in training and developing Assistant Practitioners and Trainee Mammographers
What You’ll Need
* BSc in Radiography or equivalent
* HCPC registration
* Certificate of Competence in Mammography
* Postgraduate qualification in Mammography (desirable)
Join a team that's making a real impact in women's health and breast cancer detection. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a QA Lead Mammographer
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.
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