Breast Imaging Department Assistant
The closing date is 11 November 2025
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role; however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Due to the nature of the role it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement, as outlined in Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, that only females may apply.
The post holder will:
* Act as a chaperone for imaging tests.
* Provide assistance to the operator during biopsies by preparing trolley using ANTT and assisting during the procedure as required.
* Provide support for patients undergoing procedures.
* Apply pressure following biopsies and perform post‑biopsy wound care.
* Ensure that the environment is clean and tidy.
* Carry out post‑procedural data input to Trust systems.
* Support the service with maintenance of stock.
* Possess the ability to drive between sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to provide a supportive role to the imaging team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to give the best quality of service by assisting radiographers, nurses and medical staff by carrying out non-radiographic clinical and non-clinical tasks in the Imaging Directorate. A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well‑being of the patient. Reception/clerical duties including data entry are essential elements of the role.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are a specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring every staff member can fulfil their true potential. We create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. Investing in, supporting and developing staff has a direct impact on the quality of care we deliver.
Job responsibilities
* Trolley prep using ANTT.
* Assisting in breast biopsies.
* Wound care.
* Emotional support for patients at a stressful and distressing time with difficult and lengthy procedures.
* Working within the team and multi‑disciplinary team.
* Ability to follow a specific system of work.
* Frequent use and input on hospital patient management systems.
* Reception cover.
Person Specification
Education
* English and Maths GCSE pass or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting – 2 for patient facing care role, 1 for admin role.
* Evidence of good literacy – application form demonstrates good literacy skills, punctuation, grammar, logical sense.
* Ability to follow a system of work – evidence of working in a team, multiple tasks within role/pathway, working within clinic setting.
* Evidence of computer use and patient management systems.
* Willingness to progress and learn – 1 for additional courses, 1 for additional duties, 1 for proactive behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
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