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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.

Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients

We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

Contact

Address: Cliftonville; Northampton; Northamptonshire; NN1 5BD
Contact Number: 01604 634700

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Ref: 265-7382165 Vacancy ID: 7382165

Mammographer Radiographer

Closed for applications on: 20-Aug-2025 00:01

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 20-Aug-2025 00:01

Location

Site: Forrest Centre, Northampton General Hospital
Address: Cliftonville
Town: Northampton
Postcode: NN1 5BD
Major / Minor Region: Northamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (worked between 8am-8pm monday - sunday)

Salary

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5/6)

Specialty

Main area: Radiology

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To perform mammographic screening of asymptomatic women at the mobile and static units including:

· Ensuring clinic paperwork and supplies are available (transporting these to and from the mobile unit)

· Explaining the procedure to the women

· Giving information and advice where appropriate

In the breast cancer diagnosis and assessment clinic, work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.

· Know local protocols for assessment clinics

· Taking specialised mammographic views including spot compression, magnification and tomosynthesis.

· Assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy procedures.

· Assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound localisation procedures.

Critical evaluation of all images resulting from the above, including repeating an image or taking further views where necessary.

Use of digital equipment.

Perform mammography on women attending from symptomatic breast clinic including specialised views where necessary.

To image breast specimens.

Work alone in a radiographer led, breast cancer follow-up, and family history clinics.

Supervision of movement of articulated mobile screening unit. Supervision of outside contractors.

Perform mammography on women attending “special needs” clinics who may have a physical disability or learning difficulties, with information of breast awareness.

Responsibility for ceasing screening procedures where consent is withdrawn.

Discuss with carers of special needs women, possible resultant outcomes from breast cancer screening

Performing daily/weekly and monthly QA on the digital mammography and ultrasound equipment in accordance with the local QA procedure. Informing the Superintendent Radiographer/QA Lead if they are out of parameters and know the protocol to suspend screening.

Daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment, inform the Superintendent Radiographer of any faults.

To input and interpret QA data on the computer.

To be proficient in the use of CRIS and QA computer data packages such as excel spreadsheets.

Know the local protocols for “Right Results” reporting and ensure all paperwork is correctly completed.

Maintain professional standards and participate in CPD.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings when possible.

Assist in the training of Radiographers and Assistant/Associate Practitioners.

Work within the protocols of the department’s Quality Management System.

Know and work within regulations governing:

· IR(ME)R

· Radiation Protection

· COSHH

· Health and Safety

· Fire

· Data protection

Attend departmental meetings where possible and be actively involved in the improvement of the unit, ensuring a professional and forward-thinking approach.

Attend mandatory training required by the Trust.

Recognise and report faults to a senior member of staff as soon as identified as per the department’s protocols.

Involvement in departmental audits and surveys.

Support the administration processes within the unit.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria

Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to use initiative and attention to detail
Prioritise workload
Team work
Motivated and flexible
Physical effort for mammography
Mental and emotional effort
UK driving license/car driver/owner

Skills

Essential criteria

Oral & written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Physical skills to perform mammography

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

At least 6 months UK NHS post qualification experience in general radiography (Band 5/6)
Core Knowledge Skills in Mammography, gained working within the NHSBSP screening programme or a symptomatic breast imaging environment (Band 6)
Good IT skills.
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of an interest in Breast Imaging. (Band 5/6)
Knowledge of NBSS Computer System.
Knowledge of imaging department requesting and reporting systems.
Knowledge of imaging department PACS systems.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography
Certificate of Competence in Mammography or Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Principles and Practice (Band 6)
HCPC registration