Job summary
- Main area
- Mammography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Working Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Working Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Job ref
- 230-55305232-CS-A
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- NUNEATON
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mammographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel.
Job overview
Mammographer
22.5 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Permanent
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more
#JoinTeamEliot
- To undertake mammography imaging within symptomatic and screening clinics, including the acquisition of high-quality diagnostic images, assistance with interventional procedures, and participation in quality assurance programs.
- The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centered breast imaging service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and supporting clinical governance and service improvement.
- As a Mammographer you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient centered Mammography Service.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be accountable for their own clinical practice and professional development, working within agreed protocols and professional standards.
- They will contribute to quality assurance, audit and service improvement activities and support multidisciplinary working across the service.
- You will supervise and participate in the practical training of student mammographers and/or other medical staff, as required, within the trust.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To undertake mammograms in line with national and local protocols.
- To ensure all imaging examinations are performed to a consistently high diagnostic standard, maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Assist in interventional procedures as required.
- To support image-guided procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and patient dignity at all times.
- To be able to check relevant clinical history, whilst also explaining the procedure, gaining consent, informing and advising the patient in a timely manner.
- To provide relevant clinical information and support to patients, especially during assessment and diagnostic sessions.
- The post holder will exercise professional judgement in selecting and adapting imaging techniques to achieve optimal diagnostic outcomes, considering patient presentation, clinical indications and technical challenges.
- To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a Radiographer within a breast symptomatic service
- Experience of QA
- Knowledge of Breast Screening Programme
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Bsc Hons Radiography or DCR
- Post grad certificate in mammography or equivalent qualification
- Current HCPC registration
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure with accuracy and speed and deal with stressful situations
- Use initiative and problem solve
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Capacity to learn new skills in a changing environment
- Ability to work to specified protocols and policies
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
- Liz Page
- Job title
- Imaging Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476865275
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