Consultant Radiographer - Breast Imaging

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Consultant Radiographer within Breast Imaging. You will have a resilient approach to provide specialist opinions for breast imaging and expert professional advice to other professionals. You will be HCPC registered, possess an MSc in Breast Imaging (Mammography), Certificate of Competence in Mammography / Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Practice and have significant experience as an Advanced Practitioner. You will be expected to be competent in all aspects of breast imaging and will include mammography interpretation, performing and interpreting breast ultrasound, performing biopsy and localisation procedures. You will play an important role in the Breast Unit and will join the existing Breast Team which comprises of Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Radiographers. Main duties of the job To provide a Consultant Breast Radiographer service providing a specialist opinion for breast imaging. This will include mammography interpretation, performing and interpreting breast ultrasound, performing biopsy and localisation procedures, recommending further action where necessary. Provide expert professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers. Play a pivotal role in the integration of research evidence into practice by delivering enhanced quality in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and management to improve outcomes for patients. Undertake research, audit and education activities. Contribute in an advisory role to the operational and strategic development of breast imaging services whilst ensuring delivery of the clinical governance agenda of the Breast Unit. Promote the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a nationally recognised centre of excellence in Breast Imaging. 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, 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.
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 description 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.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 17 November 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 26 November 2024.

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 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 Essential HCPC registered Radiographer, DCR or BSc Hons Certificate of Competence in Mammography / Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography Practice MSc in Breast Imaging (mammography) Substantial period as an Advanced Practitioner Demonstration of continuing professional development Desirable Current GCP certificate (training can be arranged) Leadership training Experience Essential Significant Mammography experience in both screening and symptomatic setting Specialist clinical expertise in advanced Mammography practice Experience of working as an independent Practitioner Supervision and training of staff Involvement in service planning and development Conducting research and audit and dissemination of results in a variety of ways and settings Desirable Teaching experience Published papers and presentations Knowledge Essential Knowledge and application of IR(ME)R Extensive knowledge of the mammographic and sonographic appearance of the breast, including manifestations of abnormal or suspicious areas, also normal variations including age related changes and changes due to surgery / radiotherapy Extensive and thorough knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme Understanding of clinical governance and ethico-legal responsibilities and accountability associated with advanced practice Knowledge of the research process including data analysis Knowledge and application of regulations related to obtaining informed consent Desirable Awareness of the Trust's structure Aware of the Trust's and Breast Unit's vision and key priorities Skills Essential Self-motivated, organised and versatile IT skills Excellent levels of communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with complex situations, breaking bad news, potentially anxious patients and the multidisciplinary team The ability to work autonomously and coordinate the work of others Well-developed analytical (technical) skills Well-developed clinical awareness within and beyond the context of the speciality Able to advise senior medical staff, nursing staff and other health professionals on investigations and interpretation of breast imaging in sometimes complex situations Able to take personal responsibility for own decisions and advice and for those of more junior staff Able to conduct clinical audit / research and present results at local, national and international meetings to large audiences Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others within formal and informal environments Good coaching and mentoring skills Desirable Presentation and academic writing skills Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
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