About this role
Job summary
Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Salary: NHS Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time (flexible working options may be considered)
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Radiographer Mammographer to join our Breast Imaging team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality breast imaging service across both static and mobile screening units, supporting early diagnosis and improving outcomes for patients. This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical expertise, contribute to service improvement, and support education within the department.
Main duties of the job
Perform high-quality mammography within the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and symptomatic Work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, effective, patient-centred care Produce consistently high-quality images while minimising repeat exposures Participate in quality assurance programmes, audit, and service development Support the supervision and training of students, trainees, and assistant practitioners Contribute to research, audit, and data collection activities within the department Work flexibly across hospital and mobile units to meet serviceOur Breast Imaging Department provides a supportive and innovative environment where staff are encouraged to grow and develop. You will also have access to our Passport to Manage Programme, supporting leadership and career development
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality mammography services in line with NHSBSP guidance and Trust policies Act as an independent radiographic practitioner within professional, ethical, and legal frameworks Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and compassion at all times Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R) Use clinical systems including PACS and NBSS Participate in audit, quality management systems, and research activities Maintain and develop professional competence through CPD and trainingPlease refer to the Job description for further details:
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Post graduate experience Evidence or plans for CPD
Desirable
Extended clinical role or management training
Qualifications Essential
Degree or Diploma in Radiography (diagnostic or therapeutic) Hold a current HCPC registration for radiographer Post graduate award in Mammographer
Skills and Knowledge Essential
High levels of concentration required Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error Speed and accuracy Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (2017) Demonstrate specialized keyboard skills required for image manipulation Professional Appearance Enthusiastic, positive and caring attitude Self-motivated Able to use initiative Flexible, punctual and reliable Able to handle stressful situations Confident manner Cheerful disposition Good communication skills Ability to stand for long periods of time and have the ability to bend Full driving licence with business use insurance Use of a car
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).
Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)