Mammographer Full Time NEW

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for qualified Mammographers, to join our multi-professional team at Princess Anne Hospital Breast Unit in Southampton and community base mobile breast screening service.

This contract is fixed term for 12 month to cover maternity leave. The service delivers both primary breast screening and symptomatic mammography.

The breast unit is fully digital with three mammography units, two being a tomosynthesis systems. In addition we have three mobile units to provide primary screening to our catchment area.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• HCPC registered
• Degree (BSc Honours in Radiography or equivalent qualification)
• Post graduate qualification in Mammography
• Experience working in X-ray
• Willingness to take part in a flexible rota
• Evidence of NHS experience
• Team work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable
• You will need to be able to drive, be willing to travel to our remote locations and have full driving license

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Degree in Radiotherapy diagnostic or therapeutic or equivalent
• Post Graduate Qualification in Mammography
• HCPC registered
• Sound knowledge of IR(me)R 2000, IRR regulations and clinical governance
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP and Quality Assurance Programmes (QA)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a breast screening unit

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together