Clinical Imaging Assistant, Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham (Maternity Cover)

Cobalt Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A medical charity is seeking a Clinical Imaging Assistant for maternity cover in Birmingham. You will perform clinical, technical, and clerical duties to support patients and staff in an innovative imaging center. Candidates should have good communication and IT skills, along with flexibility and reliability. This part-time position offers a range of benefits, including holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. Join a committed team dedicated to enhancing patient care and research.

Benefits

Company salary sacrifice pension scheme

27 days holiday plus public holidays

Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary

Support for professional and personal wellbeing

Employee benefits programme

Complementary healthcare scheme

Service recognition

Qualifications

• Experience of working or volunteering in a public service sector.
• Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare setting is beneficial.
• Physical dexterity and sensory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Booking Clinical and Research appointments.
• Preparing patients for examination.
• Providing reassurance to patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

Sound demonstrable educational background

Job description

Clinical Imaging Assistant, Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham (Maternity Cover)

• Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 months. 37.5hpw and part time (minimum 24hrs per week)

About the job

To work as part of the team within the ITM imaging centre, to include clerical, technical and caring duties as allocated under the direction and supervision of the radiographers or superintendent in charge.

To provide support for patients and research volunteers.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team and working collaboratively. You will have a meticulous approach to accuracy and detail and able to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Booking Clinical and Research appointments as well as answering patient queries.
• Preparing patients for examination and accompanying patients to and from scanner rooms.
• Providing reassurance to patients.
• Carrying out patient safety screening checks.
• Making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic.
• Helping to maintain equipment and reporting any faults.
• Assisting radiographers and radiologists with procedures.
• Clerical tasks such as data input, image transfer, ordering stock of consumable items.

Cobalt Health is a medical charity pioneering innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year it provides diagnostic imaging for over 150,000 patients at its imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. The Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.

The Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) Imaging Centre is based on the campus of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Centre was established in 2016 to support research generated by the University of Birmingham and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

I CARE – our values - our culture - our purpose

Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with varied experience to work in a cutting‑edge research and clinical environment.

This role is a maternity cover and considered full time based on 37.5 hours per week across seven days.

About you

The skills, experience and knowledge required for this role are sound demonstrable educational background and qualifications, good IT skills, experience of working or volunteering in a public service sector. Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare setting would be beneficial.

You will be committed to providing safe, caring and accessible care to patients. You will enjoy being part of a highly professional and diverse team. Flexibility and adaptability to change in a fast‑paced working environment. You will have a good understanding of health and safety, patient confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness. Physical dexterity, coordination and sensory skills will be essential in supporting radiographers with positioning patients for their scan. You will be reliable and a good attitude towards attendance and punctuality.

Benefits and rewards

• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service.
• Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary.
• Support for professional and personal wellbeing.
• Employee benefits programme.
• Complementary healthcare scheme.
• Service recognition.

How to apply (please read carefully)

To apply, please read through the job description and personal specification, download an application form below and upload it along with your CV.

Please contact us if you are looking for a position locally to where you live prior to completing an application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications have been received.

Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non‑EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.