Lead Mammographer - Breast Screening | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Lancaster, LA1 4RP |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7584964/331-X20161125 |
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Are you an experienced Mammographer ready to take the next step in your career?We are looking for an inspiring and highly skilled professional to lead our dedicated breast imaging team.
TheLead Mammographerwill play a pivotal operational role in the delivery of high-quality breast imaging services, providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the delivery of high-quality breast services across both screening and symptomatic pathways. This postholder will be responsible for the daily coordination and supervision of breast services, ensuring compliance with national standards (e.g., NHSBSP) and local protocols, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
The role encompasses bothclinical and leadership responsibilities,including supervising and supporting radiographer staff, contributing to service development, staff training and appraisal, implementing quality assurance measures, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practice and technological advances.
TheLead Mammographerwill be responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining high image quality, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and excellence in patient care.
In the absence of the Head of Breast Screening, the Lead Mammographer will act up to provide operational leadership and continuity of service. This includes supporting decision-making, representing the team at meetings, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the breast imaging service.
The post holder will take account of technical innovation, advances in imaging equipment and techniques, recruitment programmes, role extension and skill mix. They will manage change to ensure the imaging services provided remain at the forefront of staff utilisation and imaging modalities.
TheNorth Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service, as part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, operates Breast Screening and Symptomatic services from dedicated imaging units at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.
In addition, we operate two mobile units in the community.
The North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Service is a highly performing service for Breast Screening with a dedicated, caring and professional team of Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Mammographers, Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Support Workers, Programme Management and Administrators.
The unit is fully digital with a robust PACS system. Our Radiology team is also part of the strong and effective UHMB Breast Multidisciplinary Team alongside members of the Surgical, Histopathology, Breast Care Nurses and Oncology services.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job DescriptionandPerson Specificationlocated under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025