Imaging Support Assistant
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Job summary
If you enjoy helping people, and would like to be part of our dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking team - read on!
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional Imaging Support Assistant, with a passion for working to the highest standard, to join our dedicated team in MRI.
Radiology at York Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust (YTHFT) is a forward thinking Department committed to staff development and the provision of an effective and efficient patient centered Imaging Service.
Imaging Support Assistants are key members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the MRI service provision. Working within MRI, will provide a new challenge, and will be ever-changing and rewarding.
The MRI unit currently operates between 7.30am -8.00pm 6 days per week, with a plan to extend operational hours to 7.30am-10.30pm 7 days per week.
The successful candidate will be required to work 7.5 hour shift 5 days per week in a shift pattern which operates across our operational hours.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the MRI Radiographers in day to day MRI service provision, the ISA role is varied and challenging.
Duties include undertaking pre examination checks for patients undergoing MRI scans, preparing and positioning patients in the MRI equipment . One of the key duties of this role is the provision of a safe patient transfer service throughout the departments and wards on beds, trollies and in chairs.
This position requires a dynamic individual who enjoys both physical and mental challenges on a daily basis. We need some one who is able to work a on one to one basis with our patients, but is equally comfortable in a team dynamic.
We are looking for someone who lives our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients who use our service every year.
You must have great communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment. You must be motivated, passionate and proactive with the ability to work as part of a team.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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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.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
419-2987840-ISW-PSD
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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