Imaging Department Assistant

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Breast Imaging Department Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality breast care services to a diverse population. You will work closely with clinicians and patients, ensuring efficient service delivery and supporting advanced imaging technologies. The Trust values ambition, respect, and compassion, making it a rewarding place to work. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to develop your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.
• NVQ qualifications in healthcare are required.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality service to patients and staff.
• Assist in processing data and chaperoning clinicians.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Customer Care

Education

English and Maths GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent

NVQ 2 in healthcare

NVQ 3 in health care

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust provides the City, Sandwell & Walsall Breast Screening Service as part of the National Breast Screening Programme.

SWB NHS Trust provides the NHSBSP service to an eligible population of 175,000 within North, East and West Birmingham, Sandwell & Walsall area.

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Breast Imaging Department Assistant to join our forward thinking breast care team.

This is a substantive post covering both the screening and symptomatic pathways

The breast unit is looking to expand through lateral growth to incorporate new technologies for an increasing population. The department has an experienced team of Imaging Department Assistants who support the service through the processing of data for accuracy and chaperoning Clinicians during procedures and biopsies amongst other duties.

The applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills and will be willing to work closely with the clinical team and patients to maintain an effective and efficient service. They will need to be motivated, passionate and able to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Those shortlisted are strongly encouraged to contact the service and arrange a visit.

Please note, there is a requirement for the post holder to be female (Equality Act 2010/breast Screening: Programme overview)

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Syeda Alam -Programme Manager [e-mail] - 0121 507 4967

Main duties of the job

To support the provision of a high quality service to all clients / patients, visitors and staff within the Breast Imaging Department. The department serves a large population within Walsall, Sandwell and most of the Birmingham geographical area who are eligible for the National Breast Screening Programme. Patients are screened in the community on mobile units and the images relayed back to base for checking, audit and reporting by appropriately trained persons. The department also serves the symptomatic clinics for the Breast surgical team.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . ” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in healthcare
• EDCL or working towards
• NVQ 3 in health care

Experience

• Proven IT experience
• Experience of dealing with the general public
• Previous NHS experience within Primary Care or Acute
• Customer Care experience

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note-If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.