Job summary
Are you an experienced Mammographer ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for an inspiring and highly skilled professional to lead our dedicated breast imaging team.
The Lead Mammographer will play a pivotal operational role in the delivery of high-quality breast imaging services, providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the delivery of high-quality breast services across both screening and symptomatic pathways. This postholder will be responsible for the daily coordination and supervision of breast services, ensuring compliance with national standards (e.g., NHSBSP) and local protocols, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The role encompasses both clinical and leadership responsibilities, including supervising and supporting radiographer staff, contributing to service development, staff training and appraisal, implementing quality assurance measures, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practice and technological advances.
The Lead Mammographer will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining high image quality, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and excellence in patient care.
In the absence of the Head of Breast Screening, the Lead Mammographer will act up to provide operational leadership and continuity of service. This includes supporting decision-making, representing the team at meetings, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the breast imaging service.
The post holder will take account of technical innovation, advances in imaging equipment and techniques, recruitment programmes, role extension and skill mix. They will manage change to ensure the imaging services provided remain at the forefront of staff utilisation and imaging modalities.
About us
The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service, as part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, operates Breast Screening and Symptomatic services from dedicated imaging units at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.
In addition, we operate two mobile units in the community.
The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service is a highly performing service for Breast Screening with a dedicated, caring and professional team of Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers, Programme Management and Administrators.
The unit is fully digital with a robust PACS system. Our Radiology team is also part of the strong and effective UHMB Breast Multidisciplinary Team alongside members of the Surgical, Histopathology, Breast Care Nurses and Oncology services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open theJob Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open theJob Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Post Graduate in Mammography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate award in Advance Practice
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified Mammographer
- Experience in Leadership, mentoring or supervision
- Involvement in quality assurance, audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of managing change or projects
- Experience handling incidents and/or complaints
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of QA, H&S, NHSBSP Guidelines
- Proficient use of IT systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to achieve against deadlines and prioritise tasks
- Deliver effective, high quality care
- Staff and resource allocation
- Problem solve
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
- Post Graduate in Mammography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate award in Advance Practice
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified Mammographer
- Experience in Leadership, mentoring or supervision
- Involvement in quality assurance, audit and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of managing change or projects
- Experience handling incidents and/or complaints
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of QA, H&S, NHSBSP Guidelines
- Proficient use of IT systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to achieve against deadlines and prioritise tasks
- Deliver effective, high quality care
- Staff and resource allocation
- Problem solve
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).
