Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer to join our team atWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and well motivated mammographer or an individual looking to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography are welcome to apply. The post holder will image both Breast Screening clients as part of the South Lancashire Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic patients at Thomas Linacre Outpatients Centre and Leigh Infirmary. The post holder is required to travel to the Breast Screening base at Thomas Linacre Outpatients Centre, Leigh Infirmary and the mobile units across South Lancashire and Wigan. The department has three mobile vans that rotate between: Penwortham, Leyland, Wigan, Pemberton, Skelmersdale, Ormskirk, Tarleton, Leigh, Ince and Chorley. The department uses Hologic equipment and has recently started to perform MRI- guided breast biopsies at Leigh Infirmary. To undertake this post, you must be able to commute during your working hours. Qualifications will be required at interview and during onboarding process. Main duties of the job Perform all mammographic examinations to the highest standard in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines. Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks, documenting all test parameters and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer and Line Manager. Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in interventional mammography including stereotactic core biopsies and wire localisations. To assist radiologists with MRI Biopsies. Provide professional support, guidance and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammographers, assistant practitioners, mammography helpers, health care assistants and radiography students. Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R 2018). Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care. Encourage re-attendance for subsequent screening rounds by using interpersonal skills and offering support and advice, particularly to agitated and anxious clients. Working within stressful situations associated with the receipt of "bad news". About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-6981078SS Job locations Thomas Linacre Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RU Job description Job responsibilities To undertake mammography screening with precision and speed and to perform specialised assessment mammography and symptomatic mammography to a very high standard. Participation in interventional mammography is required, assisting in core biopsy and localisation procedures. Active participation is required in the quality control programme; self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role. Perform all mammographic 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. Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice. Evaluate mammographic images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy. Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R 2018). Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer and Line Manager, recording any action taken. Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota. Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in interventional mammography including MRI guided breast biopsies, stereotactic core biopsies and wire localisations. Provide professional support, guidance and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammographers, assistant practitioners, mammography helpers, health care assistants and radiography students. Be proficient in assisting clinicians during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required. Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas, at all times whilst complying with infection control policies. Maintain an awareness of current issues, views, research and policy changes in all professional and relevant health associated issues. Ensure compliance with the requirement to maintain professional registration. Uphold professional conduct at all times in accordance with Society of Radiographer (SOR) Statements for Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards for Proficiency for Radiographers. Job description Job responsibilities To undertake mammography screening with precision and speed and to perform specialised assessment mammography and symptomatic mammography to a very high standard. Participation in interventional mammography is required, assisting in core biopsy and localisation procedures. Active participation is required in the quality control programme; self-assessment and peer review of performance associated with service audit is integral to the role. Perform all mammographic 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. Participate in the updating of procedures and protocols to reflect changes in practice. Evaluate mammographic images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy. Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R 2018). Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the departmental quality control manual, documenting all test parameters and reporting any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the QA Radiographer and Line Manager, recording any action taken. Undertake clinical duties in the service in accordance with the service staffing rota. Perform assessment mammography and provide technical and clinical assistance in interventional mammography including MRI guided breast biopsies, stereotactic core biopsies and wire localisations. Provide professional support, guidance and leadership to less experienced members of staff, including trainee mammographers, assistant practitioners, mammography helpers, health care assistants and radiography students. Be proficient in assisting clinicians during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required. Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas, at all times whilst complying with infection control policies. Maintain an awareness of current issues, views, research and policy changes in all professional and relevant health associated issues. Ensure compliance with the requirement to maintain professional registration. Uphold professional conduct at all times in accordance with Society of Radiographer (SOR) Statements for Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards for Proficiency for Radiographers. Person Specification Qualification Essential BSc in Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers. Desirable Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography Practice. Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post qualification of BSc in Radiography. Desirable Working within NHSBSP Working with a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Effective communication / interpersonal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work effectively within a team. Competent in the use of information technology. Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of breast imaging and NHSBSP Evidence of CPD activity Additional Essential HCPC registration Use of a vehicle Working to high standards Reliable Flexible Willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the service Professional manner and appearance Self-motivated Polite/approachable Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Person Specification Qualification Essential BSc in Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers. Desirable Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography Practice. Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post qualification of BSc in Radiography. Desirable Working within NHSBSP Working with a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Effective communication / interpersonal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work effectively within a team. Competent in the use of information technology. Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of breast imaging and NHSBSP Evidence of CPD activity Additional Essential HCPC registration Use of a vehicle Working to high standards Reliable Flexible Willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the service Professional manner and appearance Self-motivated Polite/approachable Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Thomas Linacre Parsons Walk Wigan WN1 1RU Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)