Mammographer - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2 weeks ago
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mammographer (trainee or qualified) 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 and Huntingdon 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.
- 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.
- To provide highly skilled and specialised Mammography within a symptomatic and screening setting.
- Producing mammograms to optimum diagnostic quality.
- Communicating effectively and efficiently with team members and liaising with other disciplinary teams.
- Keeping accurate records and updating records when needed.
- Ensuring a high standard of patient care is maintained throughout.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, their families and health professionals.
- Be able to problem solve and ensure the daily Clinics run smoothly.
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 11000 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, is 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.
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.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Training for Mammography PgCert can be provided.
Band 5:
£27,055 to £32,934 p.a. pro rata
Band 6:
£33,706 to £40,588 p.a. pro rata
The closing date is 30 March 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
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