Band 6 Senior Radiographer-Mammographer

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Band 6 Senior Radiographer-Mammographer

The closing date is 14 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated qualified mammographer to join our team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT for a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team undertaking high-quality mammography examinations in the symptomatic breast referral services for University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT. The post will mainly be based at Solihull hospital and Good Hope Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has responsibility for the assistant practitioners and radiographic helper staff and in addition the post holder will participate in the training for other members of the team in all aspects of digital mammography, standard image guided interventional procedures, and digital imaging.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

ESSENTIAL

*Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.

*Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

*State registered radiographer.

*Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

*Experience in breast screening.

*Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.

SKILLS & ABILITY

ESSENTIAL

*Ability to work well under pressure/stressful conditions.

*Ability to participate in audit activities.

*Demonstration of good interpersonal skills

*Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1104164

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• * Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
• * State registered radiographer.
• * Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course
• and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

Experience

Essential

• * Experience in breast screening.
• * Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• * Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
• * Wide range of practical experience
• * Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

• * Experience in general radiography
• * Knowledge of NHS BSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Radiography Degree or diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• * Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography
• * State registered radiographer.
• * Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course
• and/experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent in Mammography.

Experience

Essential

• * Experience in breast screening.
• * Understanding and knowledge of current techniques and equipment used in breast imaging.
• * Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
• * Wide range of practical experience
• * Evidence of team leadership skills

Desirable

• * Experience in general radiography
• * Knowledge of NHS BSP

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Emma Dobbs

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1104164

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

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