Job summary
- Main area
- Mammography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (To end December 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- 405-25-AHP418MAM
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Mammographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated mammographer to join our team.
The successful candidate will work alongside the current team to provide imaging for symptomatic, surveillance and interventional clinics.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in symptomatic, surveillance and interventional clinics as part of this role. Completing essential administrative tasks to support this role. You will be required to work closely with the breast clinic teams as well as the members of the mammography team.
To have a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. Work autonomously where needed and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the wider hospital setting.
Working for our organisation
Dorset County Hospital is situated in the county town of Dorchester, it has good travel links via train to Southampton, Bristol and London. Dorchester is a market town with a busy high street and plenty of places to eat and drink. You will have the opportunity to live and work in a truly beautiful part of the country.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff through the organisation
- Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary working
- Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
Desirable criteria
- Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the specialist area
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate training in Mammography
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Mammography
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable postgraduate experience in radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a speciality area
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of training and supervising junior staff and students
- Evidence of participation in departmental audit
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Beth Gladden
- Job title
- Plain Film Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255128
- Additional information
Please contact Cheryl Stubbs for additional information or to visit the department- [email protected]
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