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Trainee / Qualified Mammographer

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Full-time
Victoria Road, Macclesfield£31,049 - £46,580 per yearDegree requiredPublic SectorPosted 23 March 2026
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About this role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential:

  • DCR (Dynamic Chest Radiography) (R) or Bachelor of Sciences Radiography
  • Society of Radiographers - Certificate of Competence in mammography or Post Graduate Certificate Mammography Principles & Practice
  • HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) Registration
  • Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Desirable:

  • Oncology Knowledge
  • Attendance at Study Days
  • Involvement with Quality Assurance

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

  • Knowledge of IR (Ionising Radiation) ME (Medical Exposure) R20 (regulation) and IRR17 (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
  • Ability to perform high volume quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
  • Act as role model or mentor
  • Communication skills
  • To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Car driver/owner (driving licence)

Experience

Essential:

  • Experience and understanding of working in the NHSBSP
  • Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics

Desirable:

  • Experience of Academic study at Post Graduate level
  • Experience of working within: Breast clinics / Breast stereotactic procedures / Breast Ultrasound Clinics

Other role requirements

Essential:

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Qualifications

Essential:

  • DCR (Dynamic Chest Radiography) (R) or Bachelor of Sciences Radiography
  • Society of Radiographers - Certificate of Competence in mammography or Post Graduate Certificate Mammography Principles & Practice
  • HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) Registration
  • Evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Desirable:

  • Oncology Knowledge
  • Attendance at Study Days
  • Involvement with Quality Assurance

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

  • Knowledge of IR (Ionising Radiation) ME (Medical Exposure) R20 (regulation) and IRR17 (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
  • Ability to perform high volume quality mammography to NHSBSP standards
  • Act as role model or mentor
  • Communication skills
  • To be empathetic to all patients attending the Breast Care Centre
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Car driver/owner (driving licence)

Experience

Essential:

  • Experience and understanding of working in the NHSBSP
  • Experience working in Breast symptomatic clinics

Desirable:

  • Experience of Academic study at Post Graduate level
  • Experience of working within: Breast clinics / Breast stereotactic procedures / Breast Ultrasound Clinics

Other role requirements

Essential:

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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