0553 - Trainee Mammographer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We areseeking a dedicated and motivated Trainee Mammographer to join ourwelcoming and professional team within the Breast Unit at Barnsley Hospital NHSFoundation Trust. This will be annex 21 training rate for 12 months (75% top of the band) until training is complete.

Our BreastUnit delivers high-quality diagnostic breast imaging for both the NHS BreastScreening Programme and the symptomatic breast service, working closely with amultidisciplinary team to provide safe, timely, and patient-centred care. Inthis role, you will independently carry out the full range of mammographicprocedures, offer clinical guidance to colleagues, and contribute to ongoingservice development. You will also have opportunities to engage in audit,training, and multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring our patients receive thevery best standards of care.

We arelooking for a qualified Mammographer with a Certificate of Competence inMammography and significant clinical experience. You will have strongcommunication and interpersonal skills, work confidently both independently andas part of a team, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment.

This roleis based at Barnsley Hospital and our state-of-the-art Community DiagnosticCentre in Barnsley. In return, we offer a supportive environment, continuoustraining, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of ourpatients.

Main duties of the job

The band6 Mammographer will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, efficientbreast screening and diagnostic imaging service within the Breast Unit. Thepostholder will perform the full range of mammographic proceduresindependently, applying professional judgement and technical expertise toproduce accurate diagnostic images while maintaining the highest standards ofpatient care and dignity. They will provide clear explanations to patients,assess clinical needs, adapt techniques to individual circumstances, and giveprovisional reports on screening mammograms in line with established protocols.

The rolealso includes supporting and guiding colleagues, supervising radiographers,students and assistants, and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.The postholder will assist the Superintendent Radiographer with operationalefficiency, clinical audits, and service improvement initiatives, ensuringcompliance with clinical governance, safety standards, and radiation protectionlegislation.

Thisposition requires a motivated professional who can combine technical excellencewith compassion, clear communication, and teamwork. The successful candidatewill champion continuous improvement, maintain CPD, and actively support theTrusts values of respect, collaboration, and patient-centred care, ensuringthe service continues to meet the needs of both screening and symptomaticpatients.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024\’s survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

Qualifications

• Current state registration
• Participation in CPD
• Certificate of competence in Mammography
• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

Experience

• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of NHS breast screening programme
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearAnnex 21 75% top of band for trainees