Senior Radiographer

Our Service - BreastCheck (The National Breast Screening Programme)

BreastCheck – The National Breast Screening Programme - plays a central role in diagnosis and management of breast cancer in Ireland, providing free mammograms every two years to women aged 50 to 69. Survival has improved because of screening, symptomatic detection and improved treatment options. As a Mammographer, you will be closely involved with both the quality of the outcome of the service and each woman’s satisfaction with the service.

We offer both Full-time and part-time opportunities. Consideration will be given to flexible working arrangements.

BreastCheck has 4 screening units in hospitals and 24 mobile clinics across the country, If you are interested in working in any of the following locations you should consider applying for this campaign;

BreastCheck Eccles Unit, Eccles Street, Dublin 7

BreastCheck Merrion Unit, Merrion Road, Dublin 4

BreastCheck Southern Unit, Infirmary Road, Ballintemple, Cork

BreastCheck Western Unit (at the rear of Galway University Hospital), Newcastle Road, Galway

Life as a Mammographer (Senior Radiographer)

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary breast screening team and be responsible for the monitoring and quality assurance tests for specialist mammography equipment to ensure that it's used safely within set parameters. Mammographers play an important part in early cancer detection by producing high-quality mammograms to identify signs of cancer.

How to become a Mammographer (Senior Radiographer)

Mammographers are CORU-registered Radiographers with 3 years full-time (or an aggregate of 3 years) post-qualification clinical experience.

PostGraduate Mammography Qualification: Radiographers in BreastCheck will hold or be in training for a recognised postgraduate qualification in mammography and will achieve the award within one year of taking up a post with the programme.

Appointed candidates must undertake a 1-year specialist Post-Graduate Qualification in Mammography if they are not currently in receipt of this qualification. Training will be supported and financed by National Screening Service. The aims of a specific course of study in mammography are to develop a high level of practical expertise in mammography; a sound theoretical knowledge of breast imaging, diagnosis and treatment; and critical evaluation and judgement skills. These outcomes will enable the radiographer to become a skilled practitioner of mammographic technique and an active member of the multidisciplinary team.

Important to Note: Mammography (MSc) - Entry requirements - Please note for International Candidates: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at IELTS 7 (no less than 6.5 in any element) or equivalent.

A career with BreastCheck offers you:

• A fully funded PostGraduate course in Mammography with access to study leave.

• Full-time and part-time working options to facilitate work-life balance.

• Bank holidays, Christmas and New Years off.

• Uniforms are supplied.

• Annual and Quarterly allowance (02/2018 HSE Circular).

• Opportunities for career development.

• Rotating through mobile units offers a variety in working location.

• Work with state of the art imaging equipment, including digital mammography and tomosynthesis, integrated PACS and clinical management system.

Choose Screening, Together We Can Make a Difference