Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Mammographer to join our team in Kettering Breast Screening Unit.

The successful candidate will be an experienced radiography assistant, with a broad experience of working within a mammography environment.

The role will require completion of an Associate Mammographer Apprenticeship, involving both academic and practical elements.

Main duties of the job
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team at Kettering Breast Screening Unit, working in the Mammography Unit and on the Breast Screening mobile units situated throughout North Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will be a car owner/driver.

The role will involve undertaking screening mammography, adhering to the national image quality GDU framework.

The successful candidate will also support the mammography team by assisting with interventional procedures and one stop ultrasound clinics.

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will possess or be willing work towards a Level 4 Associate Mammographer Apprenticeship.
• The role will include performing mammography examinations in accordance with the Scope of Practice.
• Duties will be undertaken at Kettering Breast Screening Unit based at Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and on the mobile breast screening units at varying locations within the community. It is an essential requirement for the post holder to have a full UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
• The post holder will provide key support to the breast imaging team at KGH, including supporting Consultant Radiologists and Radiographers when undertaking complex interventional procedures, and supporting patients whilst undergoing these investigations.
• Administrative duties will include clinic preparation and clinic sorting in accordance with the local Right Results policy and accurate documentation within client records and IT systems.
• The post holder will also undertake routine quality assurance testing of equipment and assist with stock management and ordering.

Essential qualifications

• Maths GCSE or equivalent
• English GCSE or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes

Essential experience

• Previous experience of working in a mammography unit
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHSBSP
• Knowledge of hospital IT systems
• Experience of preparing sterile trolleys and assisting with interventional procedures
• Experience of chaperoning patients

Essential skills

• Good attention to detail
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to demonstrate day to day analytical and problem solving skills

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum / pro rata
Band: Band 4 (Agenda for change)
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Closing date: 23 October 2026

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. Apply through our website for further information.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme.