Mammographer

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of

the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of

around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track

record of success.

Radiology is a busy department providing Xray, Mammography,

CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound services. We provide 24/7 diagnostic

services to the rest of the hospital using high quality up-to-date equipment.

Within our Trust, we provide imaging to

symptomatic breast patients through clinic-led care. We work closely with the

breast consultants to ensure continuity of care and try wherever possible to

provide a one-stop diagnostic service for patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will show leadership qualities

required to support and guide a team of staff with a variety of skills and

experience.

The post holder will be an integral part of the Radiology

team, working closely with the Senior Radiographers to ensure smooth delivery

of care for the patients, whilst maintaining Radiographic standards and

promoting good practice to Radiographers & Radiology students.

The staff member will be responsible for promoting the

continuing professional development of other Radiology personnel.

To adhere to good practices of Radiographic technique and

abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards.

To assist in the day to day management and running of the

Radiology department including tasks such as room rosters, holiday allocations,

workflow management & departmental health and safety

To provide mammograhy cover cross site when required

Candidates must be able to undertake general

radiography also.

About us

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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

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Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per rata (standard hourly and enhanced for weekends)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time,

Job share

Reference number

C9439-26-0016

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; assisting in biopsy procedures, patient care, organisation of lists,

effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving

and handling tasks.

You will bring advanced technical knowledge and

the ability to work quickly and accurately. You should have a great eye for

detail and be caring by nature.

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; assisting in biopsy procedures, patient care, organisation of lists,

effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving

and handling tasks.

You will bring advanced technical knowledge and

the ability to work quickly and accurately. You should have a great eye for

detail and be caring by nature.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Undertaken mammography clinics single handed
• Tomosynthysis experience
• Experience of assisting in biopsy procedures
• Excellent knowledge of mammography
• Experience and knowledge of breast specific QA programmes

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Team building skills

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography
• PGC mammography

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to DMH is required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Undertaken mammography clinics single handed
• Tomosynthysis experience
• Experience of assisting in biopsy procedures
• Excellent knowledge of mammography
• Experience and knowledge of breast specific QA programmes

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Team building skills

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography
• PGC mammography

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to DMH is required

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; assisting in biopsy procedures, patient care, organisation of lists,

effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving

and handling tasks.

You will bring advanced technical knowledge and

the ability to work quickly and accurately. You should have a great eye for

detail and be caring by nature.

Experience

Essential

• Undertaken mammography clinics single handed
• Tomosynthysis experience
• Experience of assisting in biopsy procedures
• Excellent knowledge of mammography
• Experience and knowledge of breast specific QA programmes

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Team building skills

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR, MSc or BSc Radiography
• PGC mammography

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registered

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to DMH is required