Senior Radiographer - Mammographer

Overview

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Senior Radiographer / Mammographer. The closing date is 02 February 2026.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Mammographer to join our multi-disciplinary team at the James Paget Breast Unit. The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The James Paget Breast Unit uses fully digital mammography with two mammography rooms, both equipped with tomosynthesis systems, and a mobile breast screening unit delivering a service out in the community.

As a Mammographer you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality, patient-centred Mammography Service. The James Paget Breast Unit is a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension. Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a car is required;

the mobile Breast Screening unit relocates around the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area and is not always accessible via public transport.

• To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints
• To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust
• To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required
• To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner
• To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions
• To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards
• To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols
• To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public
• To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed
• To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

• To undertake 4 view mammography for the screening and symptomatic services and to produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints
• To supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust
• To participate in a flexible working pattern in order to meet working demands, in particular to be prepared to participate in evening/weekend lists if required
• To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner
• To provide relevant clinical information and support to women, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions
• To work to, having full knowledge and understanding of, NHSBSP guidelines and quality standards
• To work to, contribute to and adhere to national and local protocols
• To communicate in an understanding, sympathetic and professional manner with all clients, patients, members of staff and the general public
• To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed
• To adhere to the Trust's Values and behaviours

• To produce mammograms of optimum quality, maintaining a quality experience for the patient while adhering to time constraints
• To work to national and local protocols and procedures, but to contribute to modification…