Enhanced Practitioner - Mammography | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Headington, OX3 7LE |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7623600/321-CSS-7623600-B7 |
Summary
To carry out specialist Mammography interventional procedure, including VABs, VAEs, wire localisations, marker insertions; mammography imaging at multiple locations; assessment, screening and symptomatic clinics; staff training, and other related duties, provided by the OUH NHSFT at sites across Oxfordshire.
The post holder must be qualified to work as an operator/practitioner within Diagnostic Radiography as defined by IR(ME)R (2017).
The post holder must hold a UK postgraduate qualification in mammography and interventional procedures.
Working in conjunction with the Manager and Deputy, duties include: The daily organisation of the breast imaging services, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high quality, effective and flexible service, that is responsive to the needs of the screening clients, symptomatic patients, their clinicians, relatives and carers.
The supervision and training of Radiographers, Assistant/Associate Practitioners and other health professionals as part of a National Breast Education Centre. Assist in ultrasound clinics. To be responsible for own clinical work and professional development. Will support service development and help improve/maintain the quality of the service through quality assurance programmes and departmental audit. The post holder will support clinical governance and work as part of a team with other disciplines towards shared objectives.
A full list of duties can be found on the job description.
Oxford Breast Imaging Centre is looking for UK postgraduate qualified radiographers in mammography to join our team. We provide both a screening and symptomatic service across Oxfordshire, with sites at the Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Horton General Hospital and two mobile screening vans.
The successful candidate will produce high quality mammograms consistently, taking ownership of their own continuing professional development and learning. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent care.
We have both Hologic 3Dimensions and GE Pristina Equipment and will provide training on the equipment. The successful applicant will be expected to do interventional procedures – core biopsies, vacuum assisted core biopsies, localisations, and marker insertions.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
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