Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer to join our multi-disciplinary team at Cambridge Breast Unit. The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The Cambridge Breast Unit uses fully digital mammography with three mammography rooms, all being tomosynthesis systems. We perform a range of examinations and interventional procedures such as vacuum assisted biopsy. In addition, we have two mobile screening Units to provide the important primary screening to the Cambridgeshire area. As a Mammographer in the Cambridge Breast Unit, you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient-centred Mammography Service. We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The Cambridge Breast Unit is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension. Main duties of the job
To produce a consistently high standard of images. To ensure the patient is at the centre of all we do and maintain a high level of client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times. To operate in all locations including mobile screening vans and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work. Participate in NBSS image review. The Unit also has close affiliations with the Cambridge Breast Cancer Research Unit which may provide opportunities for role extension into research and audit in the future. About us
Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, this is a testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to the nature of the role, to encourage all women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening, applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practice Chapter 13 paragraphs 13.5-13.9. Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. The advert will close at midnight on 6 February 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 14 February 2025. Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space, and a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel, and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working, and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc Hons or equivalent HCPC registered Radiographer Post graduate award in Mammography Experience
General radiography experience Experience in practical radiography Experience in symptomatic and screening Mammography Knowledge
Knowledge of symptomatic and screening Mammography An understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to use initiative, organise and problem solve Ability to identify own educational and development needs Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload Open to acquisition of new skills and knowledge Additional Requirements
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Ability to travel to Mobile Units Understanding that this role involves working with radiation 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.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer to join our multi-disciplinary team at Cambridge Breast Unit. The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. The Cambridge Breast Unit uses fully digital mammography with three mammography rooms, all being tomosynthesis systems. We perform a range of examinations and interventional procedures such as vacuum assisted biopsy. In addition, we have two mobile screening Units to provide the important primary screening to the Cambridgeshire area. As a Mammographer in the Cambridge Breast Unit, you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient-centred Mammography Service. We are a friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients. The Cambridge Breast Unit is committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension. Main duties of the job
To produce a consistently high standard of images. To ensure the patient is at the centre of all we do and maintain a high level of client/patient care ensuring an efficient service is maintained at all times. To operate in all locations including mobile screening vans and be involved in all aspects of screening and symptomatic work. Participate in NBSS image review. The Unit also has close affiliations with the Cambridge Breast Cancer Research Unit which may provide opportunities for role extension into research and audit in the future. About us
Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, this is a testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to the nature of the role, to encourage all women of all cultures and religions in our community to access breast screening, applicants must be female. This is deemed to be an occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraph 1 and the Employment Statutory Code of Practice Chapter 13 paragraphs 13.5-13.9. Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. The advert will close at midnight on 6 February 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 14 February 2025. Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space, and a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel, and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working, and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification
Qualifications
BSc Hons or equivalent HCPC registered Radiographer Post graduate award in Mammography Experience
General radiography experience Experience in practical radiography Experience in symptomatic and screening Mammography Knowledge
Knowledge of symptomatic and screening Mammography An understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to use initiative, organise and problem solve Ability to identify own educational and development needs Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team Ability to prioritise workload Open to acquisition of new skills and knowledge Additional Requirements
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Ability to travel to Mobile Units Understanding that this role involves working with radiation 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.
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