Job summary
- Main area
- Radiographer/Mammographer
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch.)
- Job ref
- 279-8331757-OCT26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Park Centre for Breast Care
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £32,073 - £56,515 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mammographer Breast Imaging
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mammographer to join our team at The Park Centre for Breast Care in Brighton. This is a full-time, permanent Band 7 post, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-quality breast imaging and patient care within a specialist service.
We also welcome applications from UK-qualified, state-registered radiographers who wish to train in mammography. Successful applicants would join as a Band 5 Trainee Mammographer, progressing to Band 6 on successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography. Progression to Band 7 would follow one year of post-qualification clinical experience, subject to meeting the requirements of the senior role and taking on additional responsibilities.
We welcome applications for training posts, including Mammography Associate training opportunities. These follow a separate training pathway, with appointment and progression appropriate to the role and qualification.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, with a one-hour lunch break. Voluntary weekend overtime may be available when required.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the mammography multidisciplinary team within the East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Breast Screening Service, delivering high-quality imaging across mobile and static sites in line with NHS Breast Screening Programme standards. They will also provide imaging and patient care within the Symptomatic Breast Service across Brighton and East Sussex.
Working with radiologists and Advanced Practitioners, they will position, image and support patients during interventional procedures, ensuring comfort, dignity and safety.
They will provide compassionate, person-centred care, communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, clients, families and carers. They will offer information and reassurance, adapting their approach to individual needs and supporting equitable access to care.
Reflecting the Trust’s Behavioural Compass, they will demonstrate kindness, respect and accountability, value different perspectives and foster an inclusive team. As a senior mammographer, they will lead by example, share knowledge, support colleagues’ development and contribute to improvements in quality and patient experience.
The role requires attention to detail, sound professional judgement and effective time management. They will prioritise busy workloads, respond calmly to changing demands and raise concerns promptly while maintaining high standards of imaging and care.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
This role combines specialist breast imaging skills with clear, sensitive communication to deliver high-quality care across our Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services. The successful applicant will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, adapting their approach to individual patient needs and contributing to a supportive, collaborative team.
Our service operates three mobile breast screening units equipped with GE Senographe Pristina mammography systems, covering locations across East Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Access to a car and flexibility to travel between sites and adapt to varying work patterns are essential requirements of the role, supporting clinic cover and service delivery across mobile and static locations.
At The Park Centre for Breast Care, our mammography equipment includes GE Senographe Pristina systems with 3D tomosynthesis capability and stereotactic biopsy attachments, alongside Fujifilm mammography equipment. These support a range of screening, diagnostic and interventional examinations.
We welcome prospective applicants to visit the department, meet the team and learn more about the role. To arrange an informal visit or discuss training opportunities, please contact Glenny Read , Superintendent Radiographer, at The Park Centre for Breast Care on the number below.
Contact number: 01273 696955 ext 63761
Person specification
Question/application
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates understanding and experience within Breast Imaging and the NHSBSP
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of, and is willing to train to gain experience in Breast Imaging
question
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding and experience of the importance of communication and patient care in Mammography
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding about the importance of communication and patient care in another setting, but willing to learn within Breast Imaging
Practical
Essential criteria
- Willingness to travel and understandiung of the area covered by the East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Breast Screening Service
Desirable criteria
- Has a full UK driving licence and the use of a car to travel to all screening sites as needed
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HPC registration
- BSc Radiography
Desirable criteria
- UK Mammography certificate with 2 years’ experience
- State Registered Radiographer willing to work towards Post grad Certificate of Competence
- UK Post Graduate Certificate of Competence in Mammography
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Glenny Read
- Job title
- Superintendent Mammographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07881 852140
- Additional information
Geraldine Ncube, Lead Advanced Practitioner - Mammographer
01273 696955 ext 63761
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