Job summary At Birmingham Children's Hospital we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Radiology Imaging Department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside our team of dedicated and specialised paediatric radiographers and sonographers. You will support them with to carry out imaging examinations for the paediatric population (0-16 years) from the West Midlands and beyond. Main duties of the job Working in all imaging modalities - CT/MRI/Ultrasound/X-ray and Fluoroscopy Ultrasound Arrange in-patient appointments and contact relevant wards informing them of appointment times and patient preparation required for the examination. MRI Awareness of MRI safety and work with the radiographers to ensure a safe environment for all. Help the radiographers with completing MRI safety questionnaires, advising and preparing patients and their carers before entering the MRI environment. Helping patients to overcome their fears of claustrophobia and work alongside the play specialist and radiographers to ensure the best experience for our patients. General duties Providing reassurance to patients such as using distraction techniques whilst the sonographer or radiographer carries out the imaging examination. Cleaning and preparing imaging rooms. Ordering and maintaining stock levels for the whole department. Contribute to the annual stock take. Use the Radiology Information System, Scheduler and Trust Electronic Patient Systems to ensure accurate data recording. Carrying out health and safety checks in the departments i.e. daily checks on oxygen and suction equipment and on the baby changing facilities. Being a link worker for the department i.e. manual handling and be available to assist with the movement of patients onto the imaging beds. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Details Date posted 09 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 284-25-7171070-DMUT Job locations Radiology Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Desirable GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English Healthcare qualifications NVQ 2/3 Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Can demonstrate empathy and understanding, escalating any concerns if they become aware of a patient or carer in difficulties. Desirable Recognise and prevent situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of an individual. Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Have good IT Skills Good telephone skills Desirable Previous experience of working in a radiology department/using radiology booking systems Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Communication: Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner. Evidence of working in a team. Able to accept instruction/direction. Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations. Awareness of the challenges of working in paediatrics Other Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly when the needs of the service demands including evening and weekend work Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential Experience working with patients or in the service sector Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner Desirable Knowledge of personal cares Experience of movement and handling techniques Understanding of 'Basic Life Support' Previous experience of working in a radiology department Person Specification Qualifications Desirable GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English Healthcare qualifications NVQ 2/3 Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Can demonstrate empathy and understanding, escalating any concerns if they become aware of a patient or carer in difficulties. Desirable Recognise and prevent situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of an individual. Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Have good IT Skills Good telephone skills Desirable Previous experience of working in a radiology department/using radiology booking systems Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Communication: Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner. Evidence of working in a team. Able to accept instruction/direction. Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations. Awareness of the challenges of working in paediatrics Other Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly when the needs of the service demands including evening and weekend work Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential Experience working with patients or in the service sector Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner Desirable Knowledge of personal cares Experience of movement and handling techniques Understanding of 'Basic Life Support' Previous experience of working in a radiology department 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Radiology Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Radiology Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Radiology Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, B4 6NH Birmingham, United Kingdom