Band 8b Mammographer

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Job Title: Band 8b Mammographer
Specialism: Mammography
Location: Norwich, UK
Salary: £43.50 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Job Type: Locum, Full Time / Part Time, Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 8b Mammographer to join a specialist breast imaging service in Norwich. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £43.50 and the opportunity to work across multiple clinical sites. With both full-time and part-time options available, you will work 28 hours per week across the following schedule:

• Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 08:00 - 13:00
• Tuesday & Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

This role is available for an immediate start and is ideal for an experienced mammographer looking to further develop their expertise within breast screening and symptomatic breast services while working in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work, giving you greater control over your schedule while gaining experience across multiple specialist settings.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £43.50 per hour, recognising your advanced clinical expertise and experience.
• Professional Development: Continue developing your specialist skills within breast imaging, diagnostics, and advanced procedures.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Work across screening and symptomatic breast services alongside highly experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• Supportive Working Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred breast care and continuous service improvement.

What you will do:

• Work independently as a Responsible Assessor within breast screening and symptomatic breast clinics.
• Perform high-quality mammography examinations in accordance with national breast screening standards and departmental protocols.
• Accurately interpret mammography images and undertake independent screen reading.
• Perform breast ultrasound examinations and ultrasound-guided and stereotactic-guided breast biopsies.
• Provide expert clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary breast care team, supporting high-quality patient management and decision-making.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with patients, obtaining informed consent and discussing complex or sensitive clinical information where appropriate.
• Supervise, teach, and mentor junior staff, radiographers, and students, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Participate in audit, quality assurance, service evaluation, and research projects to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with HCPC standards, national guidelines, and local governance policies.
• Engage in ongoing continuing professional development to maintain and enhance specialist clinical knowledge.

Requirements:

• Current HCPC registration.
• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Master's level qualification in Mammography or equivalent advanced clinical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in mammography interpretation and advanced breast imaging.
• Experience working within both breast screening and symptomatic breast services.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• A valid driving licence is desirable due to travel between multiple clinical sites.

Norwich offers an exceptional place to live and work, combining rich history with modern city living. Surrounded by beautiful Norfolk countryside and stunning coastline, the city boasts excellent shopping, cultural attractions, restaurants, and a welcoming community. With outstanding transport links and an excellent quality of life, Norwich provides the perfect