Bank Mammographer

NHS; Liddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Liddington, UK is looking for a qualified Bank Mammographer. This role involves working at both the Breast Centre and mobile units, performing routine breast screenings and specialist mammographic examinations. The successful candidate must have recent mammography experience and be able to handle sensitive patient interactions. This position can be full-time or part-time, primarily during regular hours with some flexibility for evenings and weekends. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and registration.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training.
• In-depth experience of breast imaging.
• Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess each patient and perform specialist mammography.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of clinics.
• Provide excellent care and address patients' information needs.
• Assist Radiologist with Ultrasound examinations and support procedures.
• Manage digital images and travel to mobile screening units.

Skills

Breast imaging knowledge

Patient management

Technical radiographic skills

Empathy

Education

Current registration with Health Professions Council

Degree in Radiography or equivalent

Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent)

ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification

Minimum Grade A-C Mathematics and English GCSE

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Mammographer

The closing date is 02 January 2026

We are seeking a qualified Mammographer with experience of working in a breast unit to join us on the Bank for regular sessions.

The role encompasses working both at the Breast Centre at The Great Western Hospital and on the service's two mobile units which travel around Wiltshire on a three‑year round plan.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out routine breast screening and the more specialist mammographic examinations required in screening assessment clinics and symptomatic breast clinics. The post is of a senior grade and so duties will encompass some managerial and supervisory tasks.

The post will a Bank position either full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (in full days) as agreed with applicant, principally within 8.30‑5.30 normal working hours but you will have the opportunity to cover some limited evening and weekend work.

Main duties of the job

1. To independently assess each patient. Perform specialist mammography at the speed and technical skill level demanded by the service, adapting radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
2. To work at a band 6 senior Radiographer level, taking responsibility for the smooth running of clinics and workload management.
3. To provide an excellent standard of care to women attending for mammography.
4. Be sufficiently informed and professionally competent to identify and address patients' information needs with respect to breast awareness and other health issues.
5. To carry out discussion with the patient regarding clinical implications and outcomes. Deal appropriately with complex, sensitive or contentious information on a regular basis.
6. To assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound examinations and to take a lead role in patient care and clinical support during interventional procedures, including image‑guided biopsies in the assessment and symptomatic clinics.
7. To meet the psychological needs of anxious patients undergoing biopsies and carry out basic nursing procedures to dress puncture sites and give after‑care advice.
8. To support patients and relatives who may be in a distressed or anxious state with sensitivity and empathy.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined‑up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job responsibilities

• To carry out and record routine quality control procedures, equipment tests, and be responsible for reporting any adverse occurrences to nominated QA radiographer or line manager.
• To assist with the transfer and management of digital images.
• To travel regularly to the mobile screening units when required; must have own transport and a valid full UK driving licence or equivalent.
• Transport on data sticks, paperwork and other items to and from the mobile units daily, ensuring any patient‑identifiable data is stored adequately in accordance with PIAG section 60 and in relation to security.
• Please see attached JD for full responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Certificate in Mammographic practice (or equivalent), or willingness to undertake training and study to achieve certificate.
• Degree in Radiography or equivalent Radiographic qualification.
• Minimum Grade A‑C Mathematics and English GCSE.
• ECDL or equivalent IT skills qualification or working towards.

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the Breast Screening programme and Breast imaging.
• Experience of working with distressed or anxious patients.
• In‑depth experience of breast imaging.

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust