Breast Imaging Assistant

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata

Part-time 15.5 hours per week (Monday: 0830-1700, Tuesday: 0830-1730), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Breast Imaging department is part of the diagnostic imaging team at MKUH and provides the National Breast Screening (NHSBSP) and symptomatic imaging service for the population of Milton Keynes.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join our breast imaging team as a Breast Imaging Assistant. Are you caring and compassionate with a passion to work within a friendly screening and symptomatic unit? If your answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will collaborate and communicate with the breast team in a wide range of clinical and clerical procedures as you support and contribute to each patient journey.

A flexible approach to the needs of the department is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.

For an informal visit, please contact Debbie Noble or Sandra Knox on 01908 996913.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 12.05.2025

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the Breast Care Unit multidisciplinary team providing a screening and symptomatic service to the population of Milton Keynes.
• To assist the Radiographic, Radiological and Clerical staff in a wide range of clinical, technical, and clerical procedures undertaken within the Breast Imaging Department of Milton Keynes Hospital.
• Follow departmental systems of work when undertaking clinical and clerical tasks.

About us

A staggering 93% of colleagues in the Additional Clinical Services Group feel trusted to do their job and always know their responsibilities (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job responsibilities

General:

• To support the service lead in the delivery of breast imaging which is safe, effective and patient friendly for patients referred to the Trust screening and symptomatic services.
• Deliver and collect images, case notes, letters, reports, specimens etc. to/from Wards, Film Library and Clinics from MKUH and the Mobile Screening Van if required.

Technical:

• Check and collate images for reporting and complete necessary paperwork for NHSBSP. This will involve using the PACS system to retrieve images and ensure that all anatomical markers are correct and that any previous images are available.

Clinical:

• Set up the ultrasound room for each clinic. Lay the clinical trolley for any biopsy or vacuum procedure.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Good standard of education - Grade C or above in Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 - relevant to healthcare setting or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in a caring environment.
• Familiar with use of technology & electronic equipment
• Service delivery within a people environment
• Previous NHS experience

Skills

• Literate
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Excellent telephone manner

Personal and people development

• Adaptable
• Sense of humour
• Work under pressure
• Professional attitude
• Team spirit
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Presentable
• Friendly disposition
• Further professional ambition

Communication

Specific requirements

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Easy access to the hospital.
• Car Driver & Access to transport.
• Awareness of commitment to out of hours work.
• Understanding of the role required

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata