Mammography Assistant Practitioner/ Associate Practitioner
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | Burnley, BB10 2PQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-25-0516 |
Summary
Use relevant knowledge, clinical experience and departmental protocols to select the appropriate mammographic projections and exposures to ensure optimum diagnostic imaging. Perform family history mammography examinations to the highest possible standards, ensuring best practice, under the guidance and indirect supervision of a qualified mammographer. Perform mammograms for the symptomatic clinics Perform all standard breast screening examinations to the highest standard with precision and speed in line with the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidelines and ensure that the client episode is documented and carried out in accordance with departmental protocol. Perform screening mammography at the base unit and at all the various sites in the community visited by the mobile breast screening unit. To perform symptomatic mammograms to the same high standards, for those who have not had breast cancer surgery, have a pacemaker or have breast implants in place. To ensure that all x-ray requests are checked by a qualified mammographer for justification before any procedure is carried out. To ensure that clients/patients are positively identified prior to mammographic procedures and that all relevant details, clinical history and current symptoms are recorded to aid diagnosis. Technical evaluation of mammography images to assess diagnostic quality and adequacy. Adhere to departmental protocols and procedures including Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. Actively participate and be responsible for equipment quality control and safety checks as defined in the department quality control manual, record all test parameters and report any equipment faults and/or test results outside acceptable limits to the Quality Assurance (QA) Radiographer, Deputy Breast Imaging Manager or Breast Imaging Manager, recording any action taken. Be proficient in assisting clinicians and mammographers during biopsy procedures using basic nursing techniques as required. Assist clinicians and mammographers during assessment and symptomatic clinics to promote an efficient and caring service. To chaperone consultants and Advanced Practitioners during ultrasound sessions. Ensure biopsy samples are documented, correctly labelled, and sent to the appropriate designated area for transport to the laboratory. Ensure a high level of environmental quality is achieved by always maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all areas whilst complying with infection control policies. Assist with administration duties when required. Use of the Seno Iris for data transfer of appointments and images to and from the mobile breast screening unit. Ensure all areas are adequately stocked with linen and medical supplies, liaising with the appropriate staff members regarding stock control. Adopt a flexible approach to periods of work to meet the needs of the service.