Job overview

To have completed formal training and competency framework for Advanced Practice in Breast Imaging. To undertake a technical role traditionally carried out by Radiologists such as:

Ultrasound or X-ray guided interventional procedures

Advanced client communication and clinical breast examination (non-essential)

Image interpretation while working in accordance with local and national protocols

 To promote and deliver a high-quality imaging service for the screening population and for symptomatic referrals. 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.

Main duties of the job

To carry out examinations to agreed guidelines and standards demonstrating clinical leadership, advanced clinical competence and decision-making skills.

To provide independent descriptive written reports according to departmental guidelines with minimal assistance from consultants and ensure accurate data input using the appropriate computer system(s) of Epic and NBSS.

To communicate complex/distressing findings with patients and visitors in a sensitive and empathetic manner responding to their emotional needs. 

To assess the need for, and utilise, the appropriate levels of tact, understanding and sensitivity as required.

To communicate findings directly to patients, clinicians, GPs and nursing staff as appropriate and according to departmental guidelines.

To be an excellent communicator, attending the multidisciplinary meetings where possible, making recommendations with increasing contribution in MDT meetings.

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.