Overview
We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Radiographer to undertake Mammographic Breast Imaging for both Screening and Symptomatic services across our two sites, Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queens Hospital Burton (QHB).
We are a progressive forward thinking department with a positive approach to meeting and delivering the current NHS challenges. The Radiographic team provides symptomatic clinics and a screening service as part of the NBSS (National Breast Screening Service) covering Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire. The department includes services at the Royal Derby Hospital, Queens Hospital Burton, screening at London Road Community Hospital as well as screening at satellite community sites across Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire.
We are looking for a hard-working radiographer with a focus on patient care and high quality to join our team. You will be expected to take part in screening and symptomatic work and be prepared to go out to screening sites. You will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and will display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient-centred and flexible approach to work. A development role at a band 5 leading to band 6 upon qualifying will also be considered.
Due to the nature of the role there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that this position is restricted to female applicants only.
Responsibilities
* Perform mammographic examinations for both the screening and symptomatic breast service.
* The role will involve working cross-site across all of our hospitals and mobile units.
Qualifications
* Applicants must have DCR or Degree in Radiography and be HCPC Registered. Experience working within the NHS is essential.
Key Dates
* Closing date: 25 March 2026
* Interview date: 8 April 2026
About the Trust and Values
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Benefits and Development
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&E across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
How to Apply
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Immigration and Sponsorship
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Application Assessment
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Closing
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
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