Job summary The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Mammographers to join the Breast Imaging team. Ideally we are looking for a qualified Mammographer but a training post will be considered for a qualified radiographer with suitable experience. Salary will be at Band 5 level until certificate and internal competencies completed . The Lincolnshire Breast Screening Service serves a population of approximately 100,000 women aged between 50 and 71 years. The service has 3 static units (Boston, Lincoln and Grantham) plus 2 mobile units which rotate through 12 sites across Lincolnshire. Diagnostic breast imaging services are also provided from Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The breast imaging service currently has five Siemens Inspiration Digital Mammography units and three new Hologic Dimensions units with tomosynthesis and stereo biopsy capabilities. The Trust is supported by GE PACS and is part of the EMRAD consortium. The post holder will be expected to have the ability to travel across the county when required in the provision of the Trust wide service. A full, valid UK driving licence is therefore essential as our mobile sites are remote and alternative travel options are not easily accessible in rural Lincolnshire. In order to support transport requirements, we have departmental pool cars for staff to use for work purposes. Main duties of the job For this role you will hold a degree or equivalent (DCR or BSc Radiography) recognised by the College of Radiographers, an NHSBSP approved post graduate award in Mammography and hold a current registration with the HCPC. The successful applicant will be reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic with good organisational and communication skills. The ability to integrate well with the existing team and a genuine desire to contribute to service development and quality improvement is essential. A flexible attitude to work is essential. Due to the nature of the work, mammography posts have a gender protected character. This is a genuine occupational requirement and as a result this post is exempt under Schedule 9; Part1 of the Equality Act 2010 About us Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people. Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best. We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live. Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'. This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 357-LN-168-25-QIA185 Job locations Trust Wide Lincoln and Boston Lincolnshire LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you! Person Specification Qualification Essential BSc (Hons) or DCR Diagnostic Radiography HCPC Registration IELTS Level 7, CEFR level C1 (International applicants only) Desirable Post Graduate Qualifications in Mammography Experience Essential Clinical Mammography experience Desirable Working within NHS Breast Screening Evidence of Knowdleg, Skills, Aptitudes Essential Effective communicator Able to work alone or as part of a team Demonstration of organisational skills Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care oGood interpersonal skills Desirable Computer literate Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Flexible in approach to work - must be flexible in working location, duties and hours. Ability to travel to all screening locations as directed and where appropriate, transport equipment and relevant screening materials Driving licence Person Specification Qualification Essential BSc (Hons) or DCR Diagnostic Radiography HCPC Registration IELTS Level 7, CEFR level C1 (International applicants only) Desirable Post Graduate Qualifications in Mammography Experience Essential Clinical Mammography experience Desirable Working within NHS Breast Screening Evidence of Knowdleg, Skills, Aptitudes Essential Effective communicator Able to work alone or as part of a team Demonstration of organisational skills Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care oGood interpersonal skills Desirable Computer literate Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Flexible in approach to work - must be flexible in working location, duties and hours. Ability to travel to all screening locations as directed and where appropriate, transport equipment and relevant screening materials Driving licence Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Trust Wide Lincoln and Boston Lincolnshire LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Trust Wide Lincoln and Boston Lincolnshire LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Trust Wide, Lincoln and Boston, LN2 5QY Lincolnshire, United Kingdom