Job overview

If you have an ambition to become a breast screening mammographer look no further!

An excellent opportunity has arisen to support a qualified radiographer to acquire the practice competencies and post Graduate Certificate in Mammography qualification.

The position is an 18-month fixed term appointment, working alongside members of the multidisciplinary team based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, the City of Coventry Health Centre, George Eliot Hospital and on three screening mobiles. The successful candidate will be taught to carry our mammography examinations to NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards. The service also supports symptomatic imaging referrals from local surgical Out-patient clinics. Eligible candidates must hold a full current UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and as a minimum meet the essential criteria of the role. There may be further opportunities once qualified to apply for a substantive band 6 position.

Duties will be undertaken flexibly in the week to include a mixture of shift patterns to include weekend working, early starts and late finishes. 

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to acquire the skills and qualifications to carry out mammography to NHSBSP standards. 

Exposure to both screening and non screening environments will be part of the training experience, where the candidate will be supported to learn the techniques required to perform breast imaging diagnostics at an optimal level. There will be further opportunities to develop leadership skills and become a competent radiographer within this speciality. 

The post holder will be a member of the multidisciplinary team based at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire undertaking mammography examinations related to the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging referrals from local surgical Out-patient clinics.

Duties will be undertaken in a variety of settings including UHCW, the Coventry City Health Centre Unit, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile breast screening units according to NHSBSP guidelines and Warwickshire, Solihull & Coventry Breast Screening Service & ISO 

The requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.