Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Mammographer / PACS Support

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the unit for a B6 PACs Mammographer. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiasticRadiographer that has the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Units at City Hospital, Walsall Manor Hospital and the5 dedicated screening mobile units that are used within the community.

We are one of the largest screening programmes in the West Midlands and being an innovative team we undertake many trials and have recentlypurchased an ABUS and looking to incorporate further new technologies such as CESM.

Main duties of the job

The applicant will coordinate and deliver the PACs requirements within the service inclusive of City Hospital, Walsall Manor Hospital and the 5mobile screening vans, delivering highly specialised support to the team.

For essential effective patient management, the post holder will work as one of two PACs mammographers within the service. The post holder isrequired to work closely with the clinical teams and service provider on a daily basis to provide PACs support.

The PACS coordinator Radiographer will be the first point of contact within the department to lead and deliver management of the PACS system and regularly monitor and maintain the system. The post holder will also be the lead in training other staff in PACS to ensure knowledge isdisseminated within the breast unit to ensure high standards of care to all clients and patients.The PACS process is vital to clinical outcomes andthis will involve troubleshooting via clinical and non-clinical pathways.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-IM-7376842

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
  • Current HPC Registration
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
  • IT skills
  • Must be willing to work independently
  • High standard of clinical skills
  • Ability to undertake audit
  • Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development to Health Professions Council (HPC) standard

Desirable

  • Experience at writing protocols / guidelines using research-based evidence of best practice
  • Desire to improve IT understanding
  • Desire to improve workflows
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
  • Current HPC Registration
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography

Experience

Essential

  • Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
  • IT skills
  • Must be willing to work independently
  • High standard of clinical skills
  • Ability to undertake audit
  • Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development to Health Professions Council (HPC) standard

Desirable

  • Experience at writing protocols / guidelines using research-based evidence of best practice
  • Desire to improve IT understanding
  • Desire to improve workflows

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Manager

Syeda Alam

syeda.khan@nhs.net

01215074967

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-IM-7376842

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Birmingham

B18 7QH


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