Job Summary
Exciting opportunity for a Qualified Mammographer.

We would like to hear from self-motivated, enthusiastic Mammographers who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our busy Breast Imaging Service. Candidates must hold PG Cert in Mammography Practice.

The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, and hardworking with excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential. Excellent concentration skills, attention to detail with the ability to empathise with and understand client/patient needs.

Southend Breast Imaging is committed to providing high quality care for all clients/patients attending for Breast Imaging. Imaging is undertaken for South Essex Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services, delivered at the base site at Southend Hospital, and at our 3 mobile screening vans in the community.

The service fully supports skill mix, with Consultant, Advanced, Enhanced and Assistant/Associate Practitioners. We are a progressive service and are supportive and actively promote continued professional development.

Please note, in the UK the mammographer role is currently only open to female candidates.

Applicants must hold UK-issued PG Cert required for mammographers working within the National Breast Screening Programme.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• The role of a Mammographer is to provide and maintain a high standard of mammography for all patients and clients attending for breast imaging.
• To work alongside Enhanced and Advanced Practitioners in interventional procedures assisting in core biopsies, VAB's and localisations.
• To undertake daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests in line with the department's quality assurance programme and report any equipment malfunction or image deterioration promptly.
• Regular self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role as is continual professional development (CPD).
• Perform all mammography examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines, and ensure that the client/patient episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol
• Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience, and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Come and join our friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team at Southend Breast Unit.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 390-CSS-SO-9988-G
Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For full details of this rewarding opportunity, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Please note, in the UK the mammographer role is currently only open to female candidates.

Applicants must hold UK issued PG Cert required for mammographers working within the National Breast Screening Programme.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Pg Cert in Mammography Practice
• Relevant Professional Qualification & Registration
• UK Full drivers Licence
• Must hold UK-issued PG Cert required for mammographers working within the National Breast Screening Programme.

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a qualified mammographer

Desirable

• Experience of participating in service development initibes
• Extensive experience of assisting in Interventional breast procedures
• Experience of participation in Service Audit

Other
Essential

• Due to NHSBP regulations please note this is a female-only role

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).

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.

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