Band 8a Lead Mammographer

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Band 8a Lead Mammographer to oversee and manage the mammography services at North Middlesex University Hospital. The role involves performing mammograms, training staff, and collaborating with medical teams to provide high-quality care. Ideal candidates must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and have at least 3 years’ experience in mammography. This full-time position offers a salary of £61,631 - £68,623 per annum, with closing date for applications on January 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience in mammography.
• Ability to perform stereotactic/tomography biopsies.
• Experience in managing equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammograms including advanced imaging procedures.
• Supervise and train mammographers.
• Collaborate with radiologists in clinical decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Operational management

Clinical guidance writing

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Specialist training in image interpretation

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Middlesex University Hospital Town London Salary £61,631 - £68,623 per annum including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 28/01/2026 23:59

Band 8a Lead Mammographer

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospitalurrection, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equalityIPE AIDS, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding among our staff.

The postholder will have senior operational responsibility for the organisation, management, and development of the mammography service as part of a multidisciplinary team within Symptomatic Breast Imaging. They will work both as a clinical lead and an autonomous practitioner and will provide expert intervention for patients who require this service: clinical and managerial duties will be on a 50% to 50% split. Teaching and training both within NMUH and at the wider regional level is an integral part of the role. The postholder is expected to oversee the training of mammographers and students in all aspects of scanning, including comprehensive competency assessment. The postholder should be research active; able to represent the mammographic needs of patients at all levels of the organisation; promote the continuous improvement of service delivery and quality including productivity, service, and workforce transformation. The postholder must have extensive experience of working in Symptomatic Breast Imaging services including set-up of breast biopsy equipment; imaging of core biopsy and surgical excision; the use of tomosynthesis and the ability to assist in interventional procedures.

Main duties of the job

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform mammograms, including mammography support for stere­otactic procedures, and guidewires on a regular basis.
• Accountable for own professional actions and working within codes of conduct and januet practice.
• Work closely with radiologists to provide a high‑quality service.
• Communicate effectively with challenging patient groups and those who may be physically and/or cognitively impaired, or Germans whose first language is not English.
• Deal sensitively with patients and carers under emotional stress, including the terminally ill and bereaved.
• Work alongside the consultant radiologist to tailor each examination to the individual patient, including decision making on the need of additional imaging.
• Physically position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the patient’s needs.
• Ensure the safe transfer of patients and equipment following manual handling guidelines and using relevant risk assessments.
• Operate advanced software on specialised radiological equipment requiring in‑depth anatomical, pathological and technical knowledge, e.g., post‑processing of images using advanced software, tomosynthesis.
• Support the process to ensure that patient information leaflets are in place and up to date.

Refer to job description for full details of the role.

Working for our organisation

Our breast imaging service, at North Middlesex University Hospital, forms a vital part of the Trust’s cancer pathway, providing a symptomatic‑only service. We deliver a fast‑paced, patient‑focused, and highly multidisciplinary service, closely integrated with surgical, oncology, and pathology colleagues.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform mammograms, including mammography support for stere‑otactic procedures, and guidewires on a regular basis.
• Accountable for own professional actions and working inside codes of conduct and professional practice.
• Work closely with radiologists to provide a high‑quality service.
• Communicate effectively with challenging patient groups and those who may be physically and/or cognitively impaired, or whose first language is not English.
• Deal sensitively with patients and carers under emotional stress, including the terminally ill and bereaved.
• Work alongside the consultant radiologist to tailor each examination to the individual patient, including decision-making about the need for additional imaging.
• Physically position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with the patient’s needs.
• Ensure the safe transfer of patients and equipment following manual handling guidelines and using relevant risk assessments.
• Operate advanced software on specialised radiological equipment requiring in‑depth anatomical, pathological and technical knowledge, e.g., post‑processing of images using advanced software, tomosynthesis.
• Responsible for the provision and maintenance of high professional standards for patients, visitors and staff.
• Responsible for measuring and monitoring patient experience surveys and taking action as required.
• Assess the needs of patients and plan the delivery of imaging and care around these needs within a specialist area.
• Support the process to ensure that patient information leaflets are in place and up to date.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of anatomy, pathology and equipment to determine appropriate imaging techniques in line with modality protocols for the individual patient’s condition.
• Be aware of Trust policy on the protection of vulnerable children and adults and know how to implement these if required.
• Complete advanced imaging, reporting and interventions in relation to symptomatic breast disease.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues regarding breast Muhods and interpretation, supporting clinical decision-making while working within the scope of imaging practice.
• Work collaboratively and negotiate with other professions in the imaging and management of complex cases.
• Act as the expert point of contact for symptomatic breast imaging, providing guidance on imaging techniques, quality, and workflow.
• Assist in the one‑stop clinic for patients on a weekly basis, working alongside consultant radiologists and surgeons to perform mammograms for patients who are highly anxious where cancer must be ruled out or diagnosed.
• Assist with highly skilled, interventional invasive breast procedures, stereotactic core biopsy or VAB biopsy.
• Assist with ultrasound and stereotactic‑guided wire and marker‑clip localisation prior to surgery.
• Handle and X‑ray breast tissue specimens during core biopsies as well as surgical biopsy specimens which are brought to unit for imaging.
• Report on mammograms for elective patients.
• Communicate complex information about imaging procedures to a broad range of patients which involves navigating highly distressing circumstances that must be handled sensitively and supportively.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness using evidence‑based practice to develop protocols in relation to breast imaging services.
• Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients, use of equipment and all written documentation.
• Maintain own continuing professional development portfolio and keep abreast of research and development within service specialty.
• Participate in routine quality assurance of breast imaging equipment and procedures, ensuring high diagnostic standards and patient safety, and applying imaging protocols correctly, adapting techniques to meet individual patient needs.
• Identify, raise, and document out‑of‑range results, imaging artifacts, or equipment issues, collaborating with radiologists and medical physics to solve technical or clinical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) as well as quality assurance and undertake Radiation Protection Supervisor duties.

2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

• Understand the Trust’s organisational structure, departmental protocols, and policies for delivering high‑quality symptomatic breast imaging services, following guidance from the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR), NICE, and, where relevant, the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). etc.

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Person specification

Values

• Demonstrable ability nopte the Trust Values

Education and professional qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
• Additional specialist training in 1) Image interpretation and reporting and 2) Image‑guided interventional procedures

Experience

• Experience of operational management.
• A minimum of 3 years’ postgraduate experience in mammography including specific additional mammographic views.
• Ability to perform all standard mammographic procedures including assisting with interventional procedures and imaging specimens.
• Experience of obtaining tomosynthesis views.
• Experience of managing equipment maintenance.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Experience of completing service evaluation and/or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of training radiographers for a mammography role.
• Ability to interpret and report mammograms.
• Ability to independently perform stereotactic/tomography biopsies.

Skills and aptitudes

• Working knowledge of radiation governance and legislation.
• Able to supervise the work of others and sensitively communicate areas for improvement.
• Ability to write clinical guidance.
• Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines.
• Use of PACS and RIS systems.
• Participation in research or education.
• Active in research and delivery of education.

Personal qualities and attributes

• Able to work under pressure and co‑ordinate a complex workload.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to share ideas, information, and feedback.
• Able to demonstrate empathy and to communicate with people from all backgrounds.
• Able to explain complex matters in simple terms.
• Enthusiastic and able to teach others toริ… etc. etc.

Others

• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Friendly, caring and approachable to patients and staff.

Applications are welcome Worksheet . . . . . . . . .

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post asjoined as soon as possible, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the person specification.
• Only those candidates that clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly after the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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