Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Senior Imaging Support Worker

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at SWB NHS Trust for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Imaging Support Worker to join our dynamic and dedicated team in the Imaging Group.

You will be welcomed and supported by a large experienced team of Imaging Support Workers. As a new member of the team you will have the opportunity to train in all modalities across the Imaging group. You will be expected to rotate across all sites supporting Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers.

Once fully trained, you will be expected to participate in the 7 day working rota which will include Bank Holidays and night shifts.

Main duties of the job

We currently provide Imaging services at our new acute Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, City Health Campus, Sandwell Health Campus, Rowley Regis Community Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through all sites.

The post will provide opportunities to excel in supporting a wide range of disciplines across the Imaging Group including Ultrasound, Cross-sectional Imaging and Fluoroscopy.

We actively encourage role extension together with both personal and professional development. As a Senior Imaging Support Worker you will be expected to hold a cannulation qualification or be willing to work towards.

The successful candidate will be expected to support our busy out of hours 7 day service including participation in the night shift rota, supporting the acute CT service.

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

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-IM-7513483

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience dealing with the general public.
  • Experience of using a computer

Desirable

  • Basic telephone reception/computer skills
  • Experience of working with patients in a hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE at Grade C or higher
  • Cannulation qualification or work towards
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience dealing with the general public.
  • Experience of using a computer

Desirable

  • Basic telephone reception/computer skills
  • Experience of working with patients in a hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE at Grade C or higher
  • Cannulation qualification or work towards

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 details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Services Manager Imaging

Gayle Warren

gayle.warren@nhs.net

01215074423

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-IM-7513483

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell/Birmingham

B71 4HJ


Supporting documents

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