Job summary
Mammographer
Department Breast Screening
Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata if part-time (subject to experience)
Hours 37.5 per week, or part time posts available.
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Diagnostic Imaging service at Milton Keynes University Hospital provides a breast screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes. This is delivered from both the static breast unit and mobile screening unit locations.

The Imaging department invests in a high quality of patient care of which we are proud, and the local community has confidence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the team in continuing to provide high quality care within the department.

It is an exciting time to join the breast imaging team following the re-design of the unit, which has seen the installation of a third room with tomosynthesis and CESM and CESM biopsy and a newly designed staff hub. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute existing and transferable skills in this role.

We are seeking applications from qualified, enthusiastic, caring and motivated mammographers to join our friendly multidisciplinary team, so you will need to be able to work collaboratively at all times.

For an informal visit please contact Debbie Noble or Sandra Knox on 01908 996913
Interview 14 August 2026

Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

'Allied Health Professionals experience a high diverse and equal work environment, supporting this with 8.33 out of 10.' 'NHS Survey, 2024'

You will be a proactive team member who is willing to take on responsibility when needed and have a flexible approach to the needs of the department. This is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.

Due to the nature of the role and to encourage women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening all applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practices, Chapter 13, paragraphs 13.5-13.

Please note that if your qualification is from overseas, you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability confirming that your qualification is equivalent to a level 7 postgraduate qualification. For more information, please refer to UK ENIC (UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills) website.

To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes. This will include duties both on the Mobile Screening Unit and the Breast Care Unit in Milton Keynes Hospital, and will also include use of dedicated computer systems.

About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a 'Good' rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job responsibilities
This role involves working alongside assistant practitioners, supervising, and mentoring as required.

To perform high quality diagnostic breast imaging to demonstrate or exclude breast cancer on all women attending the symptomatic or breast screening services, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

As a Senior Mammographer, you will be expected to lead by example and work independently in accordance with departmental Standard Operating procedures and be accountable for your own actions, liaising with the Breast Imaging Service Manager, as necessary.

When working in the mobile screening unit you will be the lead specialist for breast screening, provide advice and assistance to colleagues as required.

Participate in the Breast Imaging Services staff rotation both on the Mobile Unit and at the Breast Care Unit and undertake all associated admin and clinical duties as required.

To transport clinic paperwork and other consumable items to and from distant sites in accordance with Caldicott principals and local guidelines.

To work autonomously within own specialist area, consulting senior staff as and when necessary and will be accountable for own professional actions.

Work swiftly and efficiently so that breast screening lists are completed in the allocated time and ensuring that Technical Repeat rates conform to NHSBSP standards of less than 3%.

To be responsible for the safe use of all digital mammographic equipment and its peripheries.

To be able to adapt mammography positioning technique according to client/patient requirements/limitations.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• BSc in Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

• Relevant NHS experience as a Radiographer
• Awareness and understanding of Cancer Reform Strategy
• National Breast Screening Programme
• Previous experience in mammography
• Ability to participate fully in QA
• To guide and mentor assistant practitioners/ trainee mammographers

Skills

• Demonstrate high personal levels of mammographic competency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to cope with unscheduled clinics to meet cancer targets
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
• Well-developed customer focus
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and to motivate staff and others
• Ability to work flexibly at short notice as service requirements dictate
• Proactive attitude, promote and suggest new working initiatives
• Knowledge of digital imaging systems
• Knowledge of PACS and RIS

Personal and people development

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Ability to work under stressful situations due to nature of post
• Commitment to further personal development

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Specific requirements

• Commitment to work regular evening shifts and weekend shifts as required
• Must be able to drive

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.