Job summary
This is an opportunity for an Assistant/Associate Practitioner in Mammography to join our friendly and motivated multidisciplinary team at the Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner in Mammography with Level 4 mammography associate qualification or equivalent.

You will need excellent communications skills and a knowledge of the National Health Breast Screening Programme and its aims. Knowledge of the symptomatic breast cancer pathway is also beneficial.

Hours per week: 37.5

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality mammography service as part of the NHSBSP (National Health Service Breast Screening Programme) and Symptomatic Service under the supervision of a qualified mammographer.

Work within achieved competencies to agreed protocols and towards further competencies which may be in a wider diagnostic modality as dictated by departmental workload.

To provide assistance to Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff in all areas of the department.

Screening and symptomatic services are offered at the Macclesfield Breast screening centre, with 3 Siemens digital mammography sets, two with stereotactic biopsy and tomosynthesis attachment.

You will need to have a flexible approach to service provision which will involve evening and weekend clinics at the Breast Screening Centre at Macclesfield and Mobile Van sites. Travel is essential to this role, so please demonstrate how you would meet these requirements. A genuine occupational qualification applies to these posts under section 6 of the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 and therefore they are restricted to female applicants only.

Mobile screening in Stockport is provided on a mobile van with Siemens digital mammography.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year (Annex 21 or Annex 30)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8357085
Job locations: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Assisting Professional Practice or equivalent qualification or apprenticeship
• GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, 4-9 or Functional Skills Maths level 2, Functional Skills level 2 or equivalent
• Mammography Associate apprenticeship Level 4

Desirable qualifications

• Attendance at study days.
• Attendance at conferences etc

Essential experience

• Experience of working in a Breast Screening Programme
• Understanding of working in a regulated clinical environment or exposure to radiation safety

Desirable experience

• Experience of working in a Radiology unit

Essential skills

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to demonstrate caring attitude to patients/clients and staff members
• IT skills
• Good clinical and safety judgement within scope of practice
• Able to self-motivate
• Team working skills and ability to follow instructions under supervision
• Basic manual handling skills

Desirable skills

• Able to prioritise

Essential knowledge

• Knowledge of Infection Control Involvement with Quality Assurance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) principles
• Understanding of IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation) regulations
• Understanding of NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening Programme) procedures

Desirable knowledge

• Knowledge of CRIS (Computerised Radiology Information System) / PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

Essential personal qualities

• Consistent and reliable
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Contact
Clinical Lead Radiographer: Shari Sale, sharisale@nhs.net, 01625661432

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. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.