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Band 2 Imaging Department Assistant
The closing date is 26 November 2025
This vacancy is for Birmingham Heartlands hospital only but successful candidates will be expected to cover shifts at Solihull hospital MRI and Washwood Heath Health and Wellbeing centre when required. Shift patterns are for 8am-8pm long day shifts only and will cover any day of the week including weekends and bank holidays when required.
The Imaging Department Assistant will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of a patient‑centred imaging service.
The post holder will assist the Directorate's radiographic and other qualified staff in maintaining the patient environment to the highest standard and ensuring patient movement to and from the examination rooms is carried out safely, efficiently and in a dignified manner.
Where appropriate the post holder will assist clinical members of the team during radiological examinations and procedures.
To ensure that the service is maintained to the best possible standard, it may be necessary, from time to time, for the post holder to be moved to alternative duties within his/her/their competence.
The holder of this post will work shifts as required with an expectation to provide cover for other Imaging Support Workers absences to meet service needs.
In line with service needs may be required to provide clerical support including attending patients on arrival within the department and telephone enquiries.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to gain the required knowledge and skills to meet the Occupational Standards relevant to the post.
To liaise with radiographers and with reference to prioritising patients.
To assist and support Radiographers, assistant practitioners and Radiologists when undertaking imaging examinations of patients.
To communicate with patients and carers in difficult circumstances and be able to persuade and encourage patients in a tactful manner.
To ring wards and communicate with portering staff and to contact and liaise with transport when arranging for out patients to return home.
To observe the condition of the patient, and to be able to identify and employ the most appropriate and effective method of moving the patient.
To observe patients in waiting areas, reporting changes or concerns with the patient's condition to a radiographer or registered nurse immediately.
To prepare examination rooms, assist in clinical areas and with moving patients.
To be able to identify respiratory or cardiac arrest and take action immediately.
The following principles of good practice will be a fundamental requirement of the post holder in the delivery of high‑quality patient care:
* support individuals' rights and choices
* support individuals through effective communication
* maintain confidentiality of information
* acknowledge individuals' personal beliefs and identity
* promote anti‑discriminatory practice
* maintain safety and security of individuals
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Qualifications
* Meets Trust numeracy and literacy test requirements.
* NVQ 2 or equivalent Trust based competency.
* Care Certificate
* IV Cannulation
Experience
* Evidence of working with the General Public
* All job‑related training will be provided.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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