Job summary
NNUH provides first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. As a teaching and research hospital we aim to be at the forefront of innovation and we are proud to be home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Breast Imaging department for a Qualified Female Mammographer. We are looking to recruit a conscientious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Mammographer who has experience working in both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic breast care.
Our friendly and dynamic Norwich Breast Unit is part of the QSI Accredited Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, being 1 in 23 Trusts in the UK who have this accreditation. The hospital has a fully integrated RIS and PACS system.
Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time hours available
Interview date: 31st March 2025
Main duties of the job
The Breast Imaging Department is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital (NNUH) which is a state-of-the-art acute hospital trust on the outskirts of Norwich City.
Providing both a symptomatic and NHS breast screening service. The Breast Imaging Department consists of 2 mammography rooms equipped with Full Field Digital (FFD) technology including tomosynthesis, contrast enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) and 3 ultrasound rooms. There is a third designated FFD room for stereotactic guided biopsies which can produce 3D biopsy imaging. A breast MRI guided biopsy service is in the process of being set up.
We are a progressive department and aim to always be at the forefront of breast imaging developments. The Breast unit embraces the four-tier structure with Assistant Practitioners, Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Radiographers all being valuable members of our team. We have a lot to offer a forward thinking proactive mammographer.
Breast Screening is based nearer Norwich city centre at the Norwich Community Hospital in a static unit accommodating 2 Mammography rooms. In addition, there is a static screening unit at the seaside in Cromer District Hospital, and 2 mobile screening vans that cover all picturesque rural Norfolk (fish and chips and an ice cream for lunch!) All equipment is full field digital technology.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold a full, clean, UK driving license as Norfolk is a rural location, and you will be driving hospital pool cars to all breast screening remote locations. Please confirm this within your application.
Your mammography qualification must be accredited by The Society and College of Radiographers (SCOR) and recognized by the NHS Breast Screening Programme. UK ENIC is the national agency that carries out recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills against UK requirements.
If you believe your international qualification is recognized in the UK, please contact the UK ENIC service, and provide evidence of this within your application. Training cannot be provided for this position.
- To use highly specialised knowledge to image the breast producing images of consistently high quality, whilst minimising exposure to radiation. Ensuring that practice is up to date and evidence based.
- To be responsible for checking technical quality of screening films on day-to-day basis.
- To work unsupervised and, when required, in a supervisory capacity with an Assistant Practitioner in either a mobile or static screening clinic. Responsible for the smooth running of the clinic, keeping within tight time restraints for the imaging of each woman.
- To document clinical observations and use own judgement to clinically recall women to assessment.
- To recognise abnormalities on Mammography and seek advice from Radiologist regarding further imaging when appropriate.
- Daily communication with women who need reassurance due to anxiety about the screening process, recall or their condition, necessary to obtain their confidence, consent, and co-operation to acquire diagnostic images.
- To image both fresh and formalin fixed breast specimens as and when required, taking care to note orientation, to assist the Radiologist with the report.
- To take delegated responsibility for legislation pertaining to Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations and procedures for ceasing screening when equipment fails to perform to quality and safety standards, or woman withdraws consent.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold a full, clean, UK driving license as Norfolk is a rural location, and you will be driving hospital pool cars to all breast screening remote locations. Please confirm this within your application.
Your mammography qualification must be accredited by The Society and College of Radiographers (SCOR) and recognized by the NHS Breast Screening Programme. UK ENIC is the national agency that carries out recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills against UK requirements.
If you believe your international qualification is recognized in the UK, please contact the UK ENIC service, and provide evidence of this within your application. Training cannot be provided for this position.
- To use highly specialised knowledge to image the breast producing images of consistently high quality, whilst minimising exposure to radiation. Ensuring that practice is up to date and evidence based.
- To be responsible for checking technical quality of screening films on day-to-day basis.
- To work unsupervised and, when required, in a supervisory capacity with an Assistant Practitioner in either a mobile or static screening clinic. Responsible for the smooth running of the clinic, keeping within tight time restraints for the imaging of each woman.
- To document clinical observations and use own judgement to clinically recall women to assessment.
- To recognise abnormalities on Mammography and seek advice from Radiologist regarding further imaging when appropriate.
- Daily communication with women who need reassurance due to anxiety about the screening process, recall or their condition, necessary to obtain their confidence, consent, and co-operation to acquire diagnostic images.
- To image both fresh and formalin fixed breast specimens as and when required, taking care to note orientation, to assist the Radiologist with the report.
- To take delegated responsibility for legislation pertaining to Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations and procedures for ceasing screening when equipment fails to perform to quality and safety standards, or woman withdraws consent.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographers
- PG Certificate in Mammography accredited by The Society and College of Radiographers.
- Health Profession Council registered
- Full clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Previous Mammography practice
Desirable
- NHS Breast Screening Programme (BSP) knowledge and experience
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographers
- PG Certificate in Mammography accredited by The Society and College of Radiographers.
- Health Profession Council registered
- Full clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Previous Mammography practice
Desirable
- NHS Breast Screening Programme (BSP) knowledge and experience
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
