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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Assistant Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiography

The closing date is 13 February 2026

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Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham manages The South Birmingham Breast Screening Programme and provides Breast Symptomatic Services across Birmingham and Solihull.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant practitioner- Mammographer to join our friendly multi-disciplinary Breast Imaging Team. Duties will be undertaken at South Birmingham Breast Screening Unit and the associated mobile screening unit according to NHSBSP guidelines and South Birmingham Breast Unit QMS operating procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will perform basic mammography examinations in accordance with local protocols and provide support to the breast services team for both breast screening and symptomatic services. This will include clinical duties under the indirect supervision of specialist radiographic staff. In addition, the post holder will be expected to support in interventional procedures in both X-ray and Ultrasound rooms. Participation in non-clinical roles such as stock control etc. Please see attached Job description for further information.

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.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1073514

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * GCSE Math & English grade 4 (previously a grade C)/ level 2 or equivalent
  • * Foundation Degree in Assistant Practice: Diagnostic radiography,Breast Imaging or equivalent

Desirable

  • * Evidence of recent study/CPD activity

Experience

Essential

  • * Experience of undertaking imaging procedures
  • * Experience of providing personal care
  • * Knowledge of radiation safety
  • * Knowledge of anatomy & physiology

Desirable

  • * Experience in breast screening
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * GCSE Math & English grade 4 (previously a grade C)/ level 2 or equivalent
  • * Foundation Degree in Assistant Practice: Diagnostic radiography,Breast Imaging or equivalent

Desirable

  • * Evidence of recent study/CPD activity

Experience

Essential

  • * Experience of undertaking imaging procedures
  • * Experience of providing personal care
  • * Knowledge of radiation safety
  • * Knowledge of anatomy & physiology

Desirable

  • * Experience in breast screening

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Kamaljit Kaur

Kamaljit.kaur@uhb.nhs.uk

07880021593

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1073514

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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