Mammography Associate Practitioner (12 months FTC)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Guildford, GU1 1LH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Job Title: Mammography Associate Practitioner Salary: £28,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: The Jarvis Breast Centre, Guildford, Surrey Requirement: Full UK driving licence (essential, as travel to mobile screening sites is required) This is a 12 month Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Would you like to be part of a service that makes a real difference in early cancer detection? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated breast screening team as a Mammography Associate Practitioner. As part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP), we invite women aged 50 to 70 to attend routine mammograms every three years. Our team works from a static unit at The Jarvis Breast Centre in Guildford, as well as five mobile units across Surrey. What Youll Be Doing: You will perform routine high quality screening mammograms, taking part in a rota to work at The Jarvis Centre or at mobile screening sites. Mammography Associates are required to: Work in line with your Scope of Practice Work under the supervision of a radiographer Prepare individuals, equipment and work environments for clinical mammography Operate specialised mammography equipment safely and within standard operating procedures Reassure, advise and support individuals using effective interpersonal and communication skills Consistently produce high quality mammography images to meet rigorous NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records Use information management systems effectively Promote and maintain professional practice Evaluate own technical performance and suggest improvement strategies Perform and document routine regulatory quality control tests on all mammographic equipment Monitor equipment performance and report exceptional results Work as part of the multi-disciplinary breast care team Maintain health and safety in the workplace What Were Looking For: Wed love to hear from you if you are: Professional, empathetic, and respectful in all interactions A team player who is dependable, approachable, and proactive Calm under pressure, with a positive attitude in challenging situations Comfortable working closely with patients in a clinical setting Motivated to learn, develop, and make a real impact on peoples lives About you: Relevant NHSBSP experience with NBSS knowledge Be a driver, willing to drive to any of our sites Perform daily QA on equipment Maintain your individual Image Assessment records. This is keeping in line with NHSBSP Guidance for mammographers document Load and unload clinics for reporting Undertake chaperone duties during assessment clinics Ready to take your first step towards a fulfilling healthcare career? Apply today and join our supportive team making a difference in the early detection of breast cancer.

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