Breast Screening Radiographer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

To undertake screening mammography across twenty mobile locations and two hospital sites. To perform accurate routine screening mammography examinations in a sensitive and professional manner, and be able to adapt techniques to individual service user within the timescales in line with NHSBSP guidance. To undertake mammography and associated specialist radiographic techniques at assessment and symptomatic clinics in static and satellite units as required. To carry out screening mammography examinations which are optimal for radiological interpretation in 97% of cases. To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Programme and always ensuring compliance. To perform regular Quality Assurance tests on the x-ray equipment (mobile units and static sites), record all results accurately and inform the their Line Manager immediately of any results which are outside agreed parameters, or if the post-holder is the most senior inthe department, to take actions to resolve the problem. To adhere to IR(ME)R regulations and Local Rules of practice (IRR). To liaise with the local Medical Physics team and with other members of QA team to maintain regular and timely equipment checks and in line with NHSBSP QA guidelines. To check and document identification according to departmental practice for screening and symptomatic service users. To carry out mammography examinations required during specialised procedures such as X-ray guided localisation, stereotactic biopsies including vacuum assisted technology and tomosynthesis. To perform specialised mammography views in assessment and symptomatic clinics as well as using highly specialised and complex digital equipment to allow clinicians and advanced practitioners to perform accurate biopsies on impalpable lesions. To assist the Radiologist or Advanced Clinical Practitioner during specialised procedures and ensure that support is provided to service users undergoing invasive procedures. To image breast specimens for surgeons to ensure excision of all abnormal breast tissue To ensure that laboratory specimens are accurately labelled, documented, and transported to the pathology laboratory during clinics. To document any reported breast problems, significant clinical signs and symptoms. To operate RIS/PACS and associated ICT systems accurately and adhering to Trust policy. To take part in regular image analysis and clinical audit sessions of mammography standards to maintain a technical repeat rate of less than 2%. To take part in regular local and national client satisfaction surveys for screening clinics. For further details of the job role please see attached job description.

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