Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated radiographer with an interest in, or experience of Breast Imaging to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team at The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust’s Mermaid Centre. The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust’s (RCHT) Breast Unit within the Mermaid Centre provides comprehensive breast care to patients from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The successful applicant will work in the department and on the screening units, which serve the county. The centre has a variety of staff roles and encourage progression in each of these.
Main duties of the job
Working as a mammographer will enable you to be involved in a variety of examinations including, but not exhaustively, mammograms, stereo interventions, ultrasound interventions, follow up and screening mammograms, tomograms and family history clinics. Completing the PGC in 9-12 months with dedicated study time and mentor will be your main target for the first year in post. Quality Assurance tests form an important part of the ongoing safety of equipment and are a requirement for all of our imaging staff to undertake.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
- DCR or BSC in Diagnostic or Therapeutic radiography
- Basic IT skills to use the necessary specialist equipment
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- To undertake a post graduate qualification in mammography
- Keyboard and computer experience
- Experience in PACs and CRIS
Registration
Essential
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good analytical skills and problem solving
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.
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).
Closing Date: 04 January 2026
