Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Screening
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 11 months (Fixed-term until 20.03.2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-3A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Breast Screening (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/05/2025
Employer heading
Breast Imaging Assistant
Band 3
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (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 refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- 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 overview
Breast Imaging Assistant
Department: Breast Imaging
Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave until 20.03.2026
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week (Monday: 0800-1700, Tuesday: 0900-1730, Wednesday: 0830-1630, Thursday: 0900-1630, Friday: 0800-1630), 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 the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you.
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: 14.05.2025
Main duties of the job
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.
- 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.
Working for our organisation
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
"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
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Clerical:
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Team working
- Experience in a caring environment.
- Familiar with use of technology & electronic equipment
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare
- Service delivery within a people environment
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Patient Empathy
- Literate
- Computer literate
- Excellent organisational abilities.
Desirable criteria
- Excellent telephone manner
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Adaptable
- Sense of humour
- Work under pressure
- Professional
- Team spirit
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Proactive attitude
Desirable criteria
- Presentable
- Friendly disposition
- Further professional ambition
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good verbal communication
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- Easy access to the hospital.
Desirable criteria
- Car Driver & Access to transport.
- Awareness of commitment to out of hours work.
- Understanding of the role required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Noble
- Job title
- Breast Screening Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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