Job summary The Imaging Support Worker (ISW) team is an essential part of our Radiology Department. You will be responsible for the effective transportation of patients from the wards to the Radiology Department, and help care for our patients in the department. It is essential that you are a good communicator with experience of dealing with the public. You should be flexible, organised and able to work as part of a team. You should be energetic, keen and willing to learn. Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements Main duties of the job Providing transportation and patient care and support for all patients coming to RadiologyAn Imaging Support Worker is a key member of the radiology team as you are vital in ensuring a positive patient experience. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata/per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 419-6748515-ISW-CSD Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note this advert may close earlier than the advertised date should sufficient number of applicants be received. Therefore we recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note this advert may close earlier than the advertised date should sufficient number of applicants be received. Therefore we recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the general public Desirable Experience of giving care/support Skill Requirements Essential Able to work as part of a team Keen and willing to learn Flexible, friendly, good listener, organised, responsible, responsive, patient, calm. Desirable Able to use own initiative Education, qualifications & training Essential Good reading/writing/numeric skills Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the general public Desirable Experience of giving care/support Skill Requirements Essential Able to work as part of a team Keen and willing to learn Flexible, friendly, good listener, organised, responsible, responsive, patient, calm. Desirable Able to use own initiative Education, qualifications & training Essential Good reading/writing/numeric skills 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)