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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.
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 are committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.
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
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 2schedule 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 anticipatedstart date of employment
The advert will close at midnight on 14 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 caf, 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.
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 are committed to personal and professional development with everyone supported in CPD and role extension.
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
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 2schedule 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 anticipatedstart date of employment
The advert will close at midnight on 14 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 caf, 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.
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Here are 20 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job:
Start practice interview... NEW! 1. Can you describe your experience with digital mammography and tomosynthesis systems?
2. What procedures have you performed, particularly in vacuum-assisted biopsy, and how comfortable are you with these techniques?
3. How do you ensure the production of high-quality images consistently?
4. Can you discuss your experience with image review and how you approach this in your practice?
5. What is your understanding of the latest developments in breast imaging techniques?
6. How do you ensure that patient care remains at the centre of your practice, especially considering patients may be anxious about their examinations?
7. Could you describe a situation where you had to manage a patient’s expectations or address their concerns?
8. How do you ensure effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds, especially in encouraging them to access screening services?
9. Can you tell us about your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team? How did you contribute to team dynamics?
10. How do you handle disagreements or differences of opinion within a professional team environment?
11. What steps do you take for your continuous professional development in the field of mammography?
12. Are there specific areas of mammography or breast imaging you are interested in pursuing further, such as research or advanced procedural training?
13. This role involves working in various locations, including mobile screening units. How do you adapt to different working environments?
14. How do you manage your time and priorities when dealing with the demands of both screening and symptomatic work?
15. How do you plan to encourage women from various cultures and backgrounds to access breast screening services?
16. Can you provide an example of when you promoted inclusivity within a healthcare setting?
17. What motivated you to apply for this role at the Cambridge Breast Unit specifically?
18. What values do you believe align with our commitment to providing a first-class service to patients?
19. Do you have any questions regarding the Trust’s commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance initiatives?
20. Is there anything else you would like to add that you believe is relevant to your candidacy for this role?
1. Can you describe your experience with digital mammography and tomosynthesis systems?
2. What procedures have you performed, particularly in vacuum-assisted biopsy, and how comfortable are you with these techniques?
3. How do you ensure the production of high-quality images consistently?
4. Can you discuss your experience with image review and how you approach this in your practice?
5. What is your understanding of the latest developments in breast imaging techniques?
6. How do you ensure that patient care remains at the centre of your practice, especially considering patients may be anxious about their examinations?
7. Could you describe a situation where you had to manage a patient’s expectations or address their concerns?
8. How do you ensure effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds, especially in encouraging them to access screening services?
9. Can you tell us about your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team? How did you contribute to team dynamics?
10. How do you handle disagreements or differences of opinion within a professional team environment?
11. What steps do you take for your continuous professional development in the field of mammography?
12. Are there specific areas of mammography or breast imaging you are interested in pursuing further, such as research or advanced procedural training?
13. This role involves working in various locations, including mobile screening units. How do you adapt to different working environments?
14. How do you manage your time and priorities when dealing with the demands of both screening and symptomatic work?
15. How do you plan to encourage women from various cultures and backgrounds to access breast screening services?
16. Can you provide an example of when you promoted inclusivity within a healthcare setting?
17. What motivated you to apply for this role at the Cambridge Breast Unit specifically?
18. What values do you believe align with our commitment to providing a first-class service to patients?
19. Do you have any questions regarding the Trust’s commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance initiatives?
20. Is there anything else you would like to add that you believe is relevant to your candidacy for this role?
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