Mammographer / PACS Support

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.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Syeda Alam Job title: Programme Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0121 507 4967