Mammographer

We have

an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Mammographer in Buckinghamshire

Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Breast Unit at Wycombe General Hospital. You

will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the breast imaging

service across both screening and symptomatic settings, working as part of a

multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves

performing screening and symptomatic mammography, including tomosynthesis,

biopsies, vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB), vacuum-assisted excision (VAE), and

lesion localisation using Magseed or RF tags. You will also support breast

screening mobile unit moves, assist with staff training, help organise

workloads, and take responsibility for your own clinical practice and ongoing

professional development.

Main duties of the job

As an

Advanced Mammographer, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic

development of the breast imaging service and contributing to quality

improvement initiatives through quality assurance programmes, governance

activities, and departmental audits. You will work alongside senior colleagues

to provide leadership support and deputise as the Lead Unit Mammographer when

required. The role also includes supporting service delivery during extended

operating hours, ensuring adherence to professional regulations, Trust

policies, and clinical standards. In addition, you will actively engage in peer

review processes and contribute to maintaining a culture of safe, effective,

and high-quality patient care.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

01 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£27.01 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-89279

Job locations

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

HIGH WYCOMBE

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To

ensure safe preparation, positioning, and coordination of patients during

advanced breast imaging interventions, maintaining vigilance throughout

procedures to support patient comfort and clinical safety. You will be

responsible for ensuring all required equipment and procedural setups are

completed accurately in line with clinical requirements.

• To

support the delivery of specialist imaging investigations by assisting with

procedural requirements in interventional breast care, ensuring readiness of

materials and supporting clinicians during diagnostic and therapeutic

activities. You will contribute to maintaining smooth workflow within complex

procedural environments.

• To apply

advanced observational skills to support image acquisition decisions during

examinations, recognising when additional imaging inputs may be required to

support further clinical review. You will assist in ensuring imaging outputs

meet diagnostic expectations for consultant evaluation.

• To

contribute to the coordination of departmental activity through effective

prioritisation of tasks within a dynamic clinical setting, ensuring continuity

of service delivery across varied operational demands. You will help maintain

structured workflow across different imaging functions throughout the day.

• To

support the integration of new and developing practices within the imaging

environment, contributing to the adoption of updated techniques, equipment

usage, and evolving service approaches. You will help facilitate smooth

implementation of changes within the clinical setting.

• To

maintain compliance with operational safety procedures during all clinical

interactions involving equipment and patient movement, ensuring safe handling

practices are consistently followed. You will contribute to maintaining a

secure working environment by adhering to establi

Job responsibilities

• To

ensure safe preparation, positioning, and coordination of patients during

advanced breast imaging interventions, maintaining vigilance throughout

procedures to support patient comfort and clinical safety. You will be

responsible for ensuring all required equipment and procedural setups are

completed accurately in line with clinical requirements.

• To

support the delivery of specialist imaging investigations by assisting with

procedural requirements in interventional breast care, ensuring readiness of

materials and supporting clinicians during diagnostic and therapeutic

activities. You will contribute to maintaining smooth workflow within complex

procedural environments.

• To apply

advanced observational skills to support image acquisition decisions during

examinations, recognising when additional imaging inputs may be required to

support further clinical review. You will assist in ensuring imaging outputs

meet diagnostic expectations for consultant evaluation.

• To

contribute to the coordination of departmental activity through effective

prioritisation of tasks within a dynamic clinical setting, ensuring continuity

of service delivery across varied operational demands. You will help maintain

structured workflow across different imaging functions throughout the day.

• To

support the integration of new and developing practices within the imaging

environment, contributing to the adoption of updated techniques, equipment

usage, and evolving service approaches. You will help facilitate smooth

implementation of changes within the clinical setting.

• To

maintain compliance with operational safety procedures during all clinical

interactions involving equipment and patient movement, ensuring safe handling

practices are consistently followed. You will contribute to maintaining a

secure working environment by adhering to establi

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Radiographer.
• Qualified Mammographer holding a recognised British mammography qualification.
• Minimum 3 years experience in mammography.
• Experience in breast imaging (screening and symptomatic).
• Active engagement in CPD and professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Radiographer.
• Qualified Mammographer holding a recognised British mammography qualification.
• Minimum 3 years experience in mammography.
• Experience in breast imaging (screening and symptomatic).
• Active engagement in CPD and professional development.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

HIGH WYCOMBE

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

HIGH WYCOMBE

Buckinghamshire

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

• To

ensure safe preparation, positioning, and coordination of patients during

advanced breast imaging interventions, maintaining vigilance throughout

procedures to support patient comfort and clinical safety. You will be

responsible for ensuring all required equipment and procedural setups are

completed accurately in line with clinical requirements.

• To

support the delivery of specialist imaging investigations by assisting with

procedural requirements in interventional breast care, ensuring readiness of

materials and supporting clinicians during diagnostic and therapeutic

activities. You will contribute to maintaining smooth workflow within complex

procedural environments.

• To apply

advanced observational skills to support image acquisition decisions during

examinations, recognising when additional imaging inputs may be required to

support further clinical review. You will assist in ensuring imaging outputs

meet diagnostic expectations for consultant evaluation.

• To

contribute to the coordination of departmental activity through effective

prioritisation of tasks within a dynamic clinical setting, ensuring continuity

of service delivery across varied operational demands. You will help maintain

structured workflow across different imaging functions throughout the day.

• To

support the integration of new and developing practices within the imaging

environment, contributing to the adoption of updated techniques, equipment

usage, and evolving service approaches. You will help facilitate smooth

implementation of changes within the clinical setting.

• To

maintain compliance with operational safety procedures during all clinical

interactions involving equipment and patient movement, ensuring safe handling

practices are consistently followed. You will contribute to maintaining a

secure working environment by adhering to establi

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Radiographer.
• Qualified Mammographer holding a recognised British mammography qualification.
• Minimum 3 years experience in mammography.
• Experience in breast imaging (screening and symptomatic).
• Active engagement in CPD and professional development.