Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Predominantly weekdays, 08:30 - 17:00)
- Job ref
- 050-AHP176-0926
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Mammographer
Band 6
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Join our dedicated Breast Imaging team as a Band 6 Mammographer and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred breast imaging services across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate mammographer to develop their specialist expertise while contributing to a service that makes a real difference to patients’ lives.
As a member of the team, you will undertake mammographic imaging and support a wide range of assessment and interventional procedures within a modern symptomatic breast imaging environment. You will work closely with Consultant Radiologists/Mammographers, Breast Care Nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues helping to provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality service.
The post offers opportunities to expand specialist skills, contribute to service improvement and help shape the future of breast imaging services within the Health Board.
We are looking for a motivated professional who currently holds a PG Certificate in Mammography or equivalent, is passionate about delivering exceptional care and committed to continuous learning and innovation.
Main duties of the job
As a Mammographer you will perform high-quality mammography examinations supporting a range of specialist breast imaging and diagnostic procedures, ensuring excellent patient care, safety and experience at all times. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice while acting as a key source of specialist knowledge and support for colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with assessment clinics, supporting Practitioners during image-guided procedures and techniques and contributing to multidisciplinary patient pathways. You will provide reassurance and emotional support to patients throughout their breast care journey, often during sensitive and challenging situations.
You will contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the service, support quality assurance and governance activities, participate in audit and service development and play an active role in teaching, mentoring and supervising radiographers, assistant practitioners and students. The postholder will promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and compassionate breast imaging service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Please note, the interview will be a face to face, in person interview.
We will not be able to facilitate this over Teams / Zoom.
Person specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- BSc in Radiography
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography (or working towards)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD
Mammography Knowledge and Expedrience
Essential criteria
- Experience undertaking mammography examinations, assessment clinics, knowledge of breast imaging pathways and multidisciplinary working.
Desirable criteria
- Experience undertaking interventional breast procedures.
Clinical Governance & Quality
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable understanding of IR(ME)R and radiation safety
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit, QA/QC processes, risk management and service improvements
Leadership, Teaching & Supervision
Desirable criteria
- Experience supervising staff, mentoring students, supporting service delivery, managing workload and acting as a specialist resource.
Communication & Patient Care
Essential criteria
- Can give examples of compassionate patient care, supporting anxious patients, teamwork and communicating complex or sensitive information effectively.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jacqueline Coals
- Job title
- Lead Mammographer - Radiology - Wrexham Maelor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 848 490
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