Band 6 Senior Radiographer-Mammographer: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated hardworking, Radiographer-Mammographer to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

University Hospitals Birmingham manages The South Birmingham Breast Screening Programme and provides Breast Symptomatic Services across Birmingham and Solihull.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mammography examinations within both screening and symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be primarily based at the South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit and its associated mobile screening units, working in line with NHSBSP guidelines and South Birmingham Breast Unit QMS operating procedures. There also maybe occasions where duties are undertaken at Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.

Please note, this is not a training post.

Applicants must hold the Postgraduate Award in Mammography, a Radiography Degree (or equivalent), and have experience of working in Breast Screening and symptomatic Breast Services.

Current HCPC registration is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will perform high standard mammography examinationsin accordance withlocal protocols and provide support to the breast services team for both breast screening and symptomatic services, and support the smooth running of the clinics, working with the wider breast team including mammographers, assistant practitioners and imaging department assistants. The role also involves contributing to the training and development of team members across all aspects of digital mammography, image guided interventional procedures, and digital imaging.

Pleasesee attached job descriptionfor further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
  • *Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
  • *State registered radiographer.
  • *Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

Experience

Essential

  • *Experience in breast screening.
  • *Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
  • *Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
  • *Wide range of practical experience
  • *Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

  • *Experience in general radiography
  • *Knowledge of NHS BSP

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.
  • *Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative.
  • *Ability to train and influence colleagues.
  • *Ability to problem solve.
  • *Ability to participate in audit activities.
  • *Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
  • *Effective communication skills
  • *Effective organisational skills
  • *Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
  • *Desire to perform well both professionally and personally.
  • *Caring, empathetic approach to patients/carers.

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: 25 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit uhb.tal.net.