Radiographer (Breast Imaging Specialist) | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	01 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£46,419 - £55,046 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 December 2025
Location:	London, NW1 2BU
Company:	University College London Hospital
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7635722/309-UCLH-7135

Summary

At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.



This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skill within the imaging department of one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programs ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

University College Hospital, part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, has a reputation for innovation, research and providing excellent patient-focused care. The hospital sites are situated in the heart of the West end within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work and in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, this post is restricted to female applicants only. This constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR).
• To assist with the running of the Breast imaging Service.
• To assist Radiologists during interventional procedures
• To assist Radiographers during Interventional Procedures
• To prepare patients for their examinations
• To teach junior members of staff and students
• To perform high quality Breast Radiographs

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.


We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street



We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.


We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.


For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


We are looking to recruit a radiographer with sophisticated communication skills and a patient-centered approach who is interested in a career in breast imaging. You will need to have extensive general radiographic experience.

The successful candidate will gain experience in a in a systematic one stop breast clinic, cold lists and biopsies at the Macmillan Cancer Centre. The candidate must be HCPC registered and will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Certificate of Professional Practice in Mammography. You must capable and willing to work to the highest standards.

As a department, we are very supportive of role development, currently we have mammographers who report as well as perform breast biopsies and a Consultant Mammographer running One Stop Clinics and cold lists.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.


UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. 


To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?



This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025

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