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Applications from international candidates requiring skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. However, all applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. This includes checking UK visa requirements, professional registration, and any criminal record certificates needed for entry clearance into the UK.
Job Details
Company: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Location: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Essential Qualification: Specialist expertise underpinned by theory and extensive practical experience
Desirable Qualification: Experience at writing protocols / guidelines using research-based evidence of best practice
Essential Experience: Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
Contact: Syeda Alam (Programme Manager)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01215074967
Apply via: NHS Jobs website
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Application Deadline: 21 November 2025
Employer Website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the unit for a B6 PACs Mammographer. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Radiographer that has the Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography to work in the Breast Units at City Hospital, Walsall Manor Hospital and the 5 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 recently purchased an ABUS and looking to incorporate further new technologies such as CESM.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a leading breast screening service that is committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) operations across multiple sites.
The position is based at Band 6 level on the Agenda for Change pay scale, offering competitive remuneration and excellent career development opportunities within the NHS.
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 5 mobile 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 is required 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 is disseminated within the breast unit to ensure high standards of care to all clients and patients.
The PACS process is vital to clinical outcomes and this will involve troubleshooting via clinical and non-clinical pathways. This includes addressing technical issues, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining system security and compliance with NHS data protection standards.
In addition to system management, the role will involve developing and implementing PACS protocols and procedures, ensuring that all staff are trained to use the system effectively and efficiently.
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
Experience – Desirable:
- Experience at writing protocols / guidelines using research-based evidence of best practice
- Desire to improve IT understanding
- Desire to improve workflows
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 “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.
Additional Information
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.
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should first verify their visa eligibility with the employer before applying.
Application Checklist:
- Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker visa sponsorship with the employer
- Prepare required documents including qualifications, certificates, and professional registration
- Ensure you have current HPC registration or can obtain it before commencing employment
- Prepare a criminal record certificate if you have resided in any country for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact Syeda Alam via email at [email protected] or phone 01215074967 if you have questions about the role or sponsorship
- Complete the application process through the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 21 November 2025
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Employer Details
Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: Breast Unit, Birmingham Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH
Employer’s website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/
Reference number: 381-IM-7376842-A
Date posted: 07 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Privacy notice: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust’s privacy notice
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- JD.pdf (PDF, 223 KB) – Job Description
- PS.pdf (PDF, 160 KB) – Person Specification
We encourage all applicants to review these documents carefully before submitting their application.
About Our Benefits
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Access to NHS pension scheme
- Comprehensive health and dental care
- Flexible working opportunities
- Continuing professional development support
- Staff discounts and benefits
- Support for relocation, if applicable
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background.
Equal Opportunities
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We are particularly keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse community we serve and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, and where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this role or the application process, please contact Syeda Alam, Programme Manager, at [email protected] or by phone on 01215074967.
For more information about working at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and our commitment to our staff, please visit our website at https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
