Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Imaging Service Manager 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.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Superintendent Radiographer in the operational management of the Breast Imaging Service and to deputise in her absence.

To promote and deliver a high quality Imaging Service for the screening population and for symptomatic referrals.

To have a detailed knowledge of all mammography equipment in the department and on screening vans. Also the data transfer pathway between the two. To act as trouble shooter when equipment faults occur, requesting engineer assistance when necessary.

Promote 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.

Working for our organisation

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.