Senior Radiographer (Mammographer) Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @CRHCareers @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced HCPC registered, Mammographer to the Breast Imaging team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on a rolling monthly contract.
We are a close-knit group of dedicated, forward-thinking healthcare professionals, committed to providing a first-class Breast Service for our patients across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
Our Mammographers are key members of our multi-disciplinary workforce, operating alongside an experienced team of Consultants, Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practitioners & Assistant Practitioners. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop new skills and to participate in all aspects of screening, triple assessment, family history and breast cancer follow-up. As a Band 6 Mammographer we would support you to undertake leadership projects and responsibilities in line with the trust's leadership framework, 'Leading the Chesterfield Way'.
The Health and Wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of what we do, therefore we offer a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to all members of our team. We appreciate that our team members have a life beyond the realms of work, hence why we welcome flexible ways of working for all. We would welcome applications from mammographers wishing to work on a full or part time basis and are happy to support mammographers returning to practice., This is a varied role working across our two mobile screening units which rotate through a number of picturesque sites across The Peak District and North Derbyshire; as well as our satellite screening site in the centre of Chesterfield and within the assessment and symptomatic clinics based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You would have the chance to work with our 3 newly installed Hologic mammography units as well as our Hologic Dimensions units with Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy. Our department undertakes approximately 20,000 examinations a year between screening and symptomatic services, and we are actively looking at new ways to develop and improve the service for both staff and patients.
Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel and we try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and valued. The team in the breast screening department are friendly and supportive and as a Trust, we are keen to develop our own people. We can therefore provide opportunities in this role to broaden your knowledge, learn new skills & take on areas of advanced practice in the future., This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Foundation Trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trust's 'Together as One' Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24-hour Emergency Department services. As such, we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well-resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The hospital also benefits from ample staff parking.
The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good' and our vision is to provide 'Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people'. We work closely with our partners across health and care as part of the Joined-Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System. "Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter: @hrcrhft @WellbeingCRH @royalhospital"
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Angulo on or Robyn Harrison on ., The successful applicants will liaise and work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team, providing a comprehensive breast imaging service while contributing to delivering outstanding levels of care to patients. They will work within both screening and symptomatic environments providing a consistent high standard of Radiography to aid the clinicians in accurate diagnosis. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Quality Assurance Programme and take responsibility in personal development, audit and maintaining a personal profile. The department is proudly working towards QSI accreditation and encourages team members to be aware of all current legislation, policies and procedures, promoting clinical governance through the delivery of evidence-based practice.
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

We are looking to recruit a female Mammographer, which is a genuine occupational qualification and is exempt under Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. You will need a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to our various mobile screening sites.