Mammographer
The closing date is 10 May 2026
The Breast Imaging Department at West Middlesex University Hospital has an opening for an enthusiastic Band 7 Mammographer to join its friendly and highly skilled multi‑professional team.
We are a busy symptomatic site offering tomosynthesis, stereotactic guided procedures, vacuum assisted biopsies and excisions, and are establishing a new contrast‑enhanced service.
Main duties of the job
This role is based at West Middlesex University Hospital and will work primarily within the symptomatic breast unit, providing imaging for one‑stop clinics. The post holder will also perform mammographic examinations as part of the family history and follow‑up surveillance services.
The post holder will operate the Hologic 3Dimensions Mammography System daily to provide a high‑quality imaging service for all patients, supporting busy one‑stop clinics as well as surveillance and family history clinics, and must be confident to perform a comprehensive range of breast procedures without supervision.
As a teaching hospital, it is expected that the post holder will undertake training, teaching and supervision of junior staff. The post holder must also be motivated to undertake training themselves and to develop new skills.
As a senior member of staff, the post holder is expected to assist with all tasks associated with the organisation and smooth running of the Breast Unit.
Job responsibilities
* Operate the Hologic 3Dimensions Mammography System daily to deliver high‑quality imaging.
* Provide imaging for one‑stop clinics, surveillance and family history clinics.
* Perform comprehensive breast procedures without supervision.
* Teach and supervise junior staff; undertake own training and skill development.
* Assist with all tasks associated with the smooth running of the Breast Unit and organisational activities.
* Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography
* Post‑Graduate Certificate in Mammography
* HCPC Registration
* Interest in further study and CPD, including research and audit
Experience
* Minimum two years’ experience working within a symptomatic breast unit or within the NHSBSP.
* Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
* Experience of handling sensitive information with an understanding of confidentiality.
* Experience working with hospital/clinical‑based systems.
* General radiography experience.
Skills and Knowledge
* Confidence to deal with patients and members of the public.
* Ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
* Good time‑management skills and ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to communicate routine information where there may be barriers to understanding.
* High level of self‑motivation and discipline.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
* Interest in teaching and training.
* Leadership skills.
* Willingness to participate in departmental service development.
* Ability to recognise own limitations.
Personal Qualities
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and exert flexibility as part of a team.
* Well‑motivated and committed to high standards.
* Punctual.
* Proven ability to deputise for the Superintendent Mammographer.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates.
£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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