York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

VIU Imaging Support Worker

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Job summary

The Vascular Imaging Department at York Hospital is looking for an outgoing individual to join our friendly multidisciplinary team as an Imaging Support Worker. This role is primarily a patient transportation position but with the opportunity to add skills such as patient observations and cannula removal following appropriate training.

You must have good people and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

Transportation of patients between VIU and wards/departments.
Transportation of specimens and equipment.
Cleaning / refuse management.
Restocking of medical equipment.
Management of oxygen supplies.
Patient care and cannula removal following appropriate training.

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

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-6912058-ISW-C

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.

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.recruitment@nhs.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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & training

Essential

Good reading/writing/numeric skills.

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with the general public.

Personality Requirements

Essential

Keen and willing to learn
Flexible, friendly, good listener, organised, responsible, responsive, patient, calm

Desirable

Evidence of using initative

Knowledge & skills

Essential

Good verbal communicator.
Understanding of customer/patient care and need for confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of giving care/support

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & training

Essential

Good reading/writing/numeric skills.

Experience

Essential

Experience of dealing with the general public.

Personality Requirements

Essential

Keen and willing to learn
Flexible, friendly, good listener, organised, responsible, responsive, patient, calm

Desirable

Evidence of using initative

Knowledge & skills

Essential

Good verbal communicator.
Understanding of customer/patient care and need for confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of giving care/support

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)

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)