An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Radiographic Department Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team at Cambridge Breast Unit. The service delivers both breast screening and symptomatic mammography. We perform a range of examinations and interventional procedures such as ultrasound core biopsies.
As a Radiographic Department Assistant in the Cambridge Breast Unit, you will be part of a dedicated team providing a high-quality patient-centred breast service. You will be required to assist in ultrasound examinations for the cancer pathway referrals and prepare for the Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon Breast Screening service to assist in a smooth delivery of this 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.
Responsibilities
* To undertake a range of duties including technical, clinical and clerical to support the patients' pathway through the Breast Unit and Imaging Directorate as and when required.
* To prepare the ultrasound room. Maintain throughout the day, clean and stock.
* Welcome patients, relatives and other staff to the department. Provide a friendly and safe environment whilst ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
* Be aware of and be sensitive to the needs of each patient.
* Prepare patients for their examination including asking the patient to undress where appropriate.
* Following training, assist with the movement of patients from beds and trolleys and chairs onto the various radiology examination couches.
* To chaperone during ultrasound or x‑ray examinations, breast aspirations or biopsies etc.
* To have a working knowledge of breast interventional procedures.
* Once trained, have the ability to set up and maintain a sterile area.
* Assist with all sterile procedures.
* To actively assist in Vacuum Assistant Biopsies/Excisions, Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsies, Breast Aspiration and Breast Needle Localisations including the arrangement of the exposed wire and covering dressing.
* To place and then remove cannulas from patients before and after examinations.
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.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Visa and Employment Conditions
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
This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th January 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 6th February 2026.
Benefits to you
* Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
* 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.
* Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
* Hot food available 24/7 on CUH campus at a reduced cost for colleagues.
* First staff pod break spaces at the Deakin Centre – 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.
* Support for good working days and work‑life balance with flexible arrangements – part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
* We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026.
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