Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a skilled and experienced Radiographer with a passion for breast imaging?
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Consultant Radiographer within Breast Imaging. You will be an independent, accountable Practitioner working on your own initiative and taking a lead role in clinical decision making, working collaboratively with the wider multi-professional Breast Imaging and Surgical Team (MDT).
You should have HCPC registration as a Radiographer, hold the Postgraduate Award in Mammography and, in addition, will have a post-graduate qualification at Masters level in breast imaging, film reading / reporting, Interventional breast techniques, breast ultrasound and have experience in the Breast Imaging Service.
Applicants who are 6 months away from completing their training to be a Consultant Radiographer may be considered.
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.
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.
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 5 January 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 14 January 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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
* Current GCP certificate (training can be arranged)
* Leadership training
Experience
* 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
* Teaching experience
* Published papers and presentations
Knowledge
* 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
* Awareness of the Trust's structure
* Aware of the Trust's and Breast Unit's vision and key priorities
Skills
* Self-motivated, organised and versatile
* 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
* Presentation and academic writing skills
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.
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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