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Mammography associates are members of the breast imaging team and play a vital role in finding signs of breast cancer early.
You’ll need such as GCCEs in English and maths at 9-4 or A-C or an equivalent level 3 qualifications such as functional skills to apply for a mammography apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is a twelve-month (minimum) training programme where you’ll combine academic learning with on-the-job training. You can apply for the apprenticeship via the NHS Jobs website or you can find live vacancies in your area below.If you’re employed by the NHS, you’ll be on a national pay and conditions system called Agenda for Change (AfC). As a mammography associate you’ll usually be paid at band 4 with opportunities to progress with experience. Terms and conditions can vary if you are employed outside the NHS.You'll need a good understanding of breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, including clinical signs and symptoms of breast cancer, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively delegate and superviseThere are a range of career opportunities for mammography associates. You may decide to train as a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer either through a degree apprenticeship or undergraduate or postgraduate degree.