Practice Development Lead/Deputy Lead Mammographer
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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Practice Development Lead/Deputy Lead Mammographer
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
Are you;
Looking for a rewarding career in breast cancer diagnostic services.Highly motivated and forward thinking.Want to relocate to an area where housing is affordable whether it be urban or rural, renting or buying.Looking to live in an area with excellent road, rail & air links on your doorstep.
If so come and visit us in Doncaster where a vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic radiographer to join our team of Mammographers working within the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Breast Team.
It would be required that you hold a DCR or BSc equivalent in diagnostic radiography and a post graduate qualification in Mammography
Due to the sensitive nature of this post, only female applicants will be considered (this provision applies under Section 7(2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975).
Main duties of the job
Doncaster has embraced the 4 tier model using a mixture of Assistant Practitioners, Mammographers ( with extended roles ) and Advanced Practitioners who perform a mixture of film reading, Interventional Biopsies & Breast Ultrasound. We are committed to role extension and continuing professional development.
The department provides a full symptomatic and breast screening service spread over 3 sites:
Jasmine Unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary - Provides 4 Fast Track, 2 Assessment & 2 Surveillance / Family History Clinics per week with recently installed Siemens Inspiration with PRIME Technology upgraded to state of the art MAMMOMAT Revelation with 50 HD Breast Tomosynthesis.
The Princess Diana Unit at Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop provides 2 fast track clinics, 2 screening days, 1 assessment & 1 surveillance / family history clinic and includes both the Siemens Inspiration with PRIME & the MAMMOMAT Revelation with 50 HD Breast TomosynthesisDevonshire House is our new dedicated static screening unit close to the centre of Doncaster and railway station where Siemens Inspiration with PRIME Technology is currently being installed. Currently we run screening clinics every day from 8 -4.30pm, Monday - Friday
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
272-8346752
Job locations
Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust Hospital
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deal with confrontational or emotional circumstances.
- Forward thinking - able to develop the service, develop new ideas and manage change
- Foster good working relationships
- Ability to motivate others
- In possession of a current driving license and be willing and able to travel to satellite sites
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Comprehensive Knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines and technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance including Quality Assurance and Audit
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues / best practice guidelines.
- Ability to organise departmental workload across various locations
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring and support of new staff.
- Willingness to develop managerial skills
- Knowledge of risk assessment processes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Mammography
- Experience of mentoring
Desirable
- Experience in both screening and symptomatic environment
- Involvement with Quality Assurance
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deal with confrontational or emotional circumstances.
- Forward thinking - able to develop the service, develop new ideas and manage change
- Foster good working relationships
- Ability to motivate others
- In possession of a current driving license and be willing and able to travel to satellite sites
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Comprehensive Knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme including policies, guidelines and technical knowledge of specialist mammography equipment
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance including Quality Assurance and Audit
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues / best practice guidelines.
- Ability to organise departmental workload across various locations
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Evidence of mentoring and support of new staff.
- Willingness to develop managerial skills
- Knowledge of risk assessment processes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Mammography
- Experience of mentoring
Desirable
- Experience in both screening and symptomatic environment
- Involvement with Quality Assurance
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust Hospital
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust Hospital
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead for Mammography
Kristy Keenlyside
01302642401
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
272-8346752
Job locations
Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust Hospital
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
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