Senior Radiographer-Mammographer: Sponsorship Available

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Job summary

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and hard-working Radiographer Mammographer’s that have the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Unit at City Health Campus, Walsall Manor Hospital and the 5 dedicated screening mobile units that are used within the community. Trainee posts may be available for the Postgraduate Certificate.

The City breast unit has Hologic – Dimensions units and Walsall breast unit has GE-Pristina digital equipment.

We are one of the largest screening programmes in the West Midlands. Being an innovative team, we have implemented Tomosynthesis in assessment clinics, are part of the National Tomosynthesis trial with Kings College hospital, are the only service in the West Midlands to have a Tomo biopsy unit and are the first service Nationally to have introduced the Automated Breast Ultrasound system into the breast symptomatic pathway.

We are looking for qualified Mammographers to join our pro-active team. However, we could look to offer a Band 5 training post to a suitable Radiographer.

Disclaimer: Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

Main duties of the job

The Senior Radiographer – Mammographer will be part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking mammography examinations in both the screening and symptomatic breast referral services, according to National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and Quality Managements System (QMS) Operating Procedures.

The Trust is invested in continuing professional development. In addition to the national 4 tier structure, the service structure includes an additional 2 tiers comprised of Clinical Specialist and Senior Assistant Practitioner. The post holder has the potential to move towards career progression clinically and at service level. They will also support in the management of the service as directed by the Clinical Superintendent Mammographer over all 7 sites. Join us at SWB NHS Trust and be part of a service with a vision.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
  • Current HPC Registration
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Desirable

  • Undertaking clinical study at Masters level or a relevant management course

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience as a Qualified Radiographer
  • Must be willing to undertake Post Graduate study at, or towards, master level
  • Must be able to work independently and to write a concise and accurate clinical report
  • Evidence of current CPD to Health Professional Council (HPC) standard
  • Able to undertake audit

Desirable

  • Experience at writing protocols/guidelines and patient care pathways, using research based evidence of best practice
  • Experience in research and development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

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