Imaging Assistant

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrogate is seeking individuals for a support role in the imaging department. This position involves assisting medical staff while providing care to patients across various imaging modalities. Ideal candidates should have Level 2 qualifications in a health-related subject. The role offers opportunities for skill enhancement and possible progression to higher banding. Candidates must also be motivated and possess effective communication skills. The department operates 24/7, requiring flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Regular appraisals and awards

Employee assistance programme

Counselling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification is required.
• Experience in a care setting is ideal.
• Good communication and numeracy skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sonographers and Radiologists in the imaging department.
• Provide personal care to patients, including toileting.
• Liaise with wards and clinicians to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Reasonable numeracy

Experience in a care setting

Education

Level 2 qualifications in a relevant health-care related subject or completion of the CARE certificate

Job description

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust have excellent opportunities for individuals who want to provide care, support and practical assistance to patients, relatives, clinicians and professional staff.

Role Overview

This post is based in the Imaging department and is a support role. It offers new skills, the chance to see a diverse range of roles and learn different career pathways. The role will involve working overnight on a roster basis, and is Band 2 with a view to progress to Band 3 upon completion of the preceptorship programme or with relevant previous experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Sonographers and Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the imaging department, including general X‑ray, ultrasound, bone mineral densitometry, breast imaging, CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine at Harrogate District Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and other community settings. This includes greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with standard and aseptic procedures, providing personal care such as toileting, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.

Qualifications and Experience

Level 2 qualifications in a relevant health‑care related subject or completion of the CARE certificate is required. A preceptorship programme is in place for progression to level 3 when complete.

Applicants should be highly motivated, hardworking, and strive to deliver excellent care. Ideally experience in a care setting, good verbal and written communication skills and reasonable numeracy are required.

Working Hours

The department operates across 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Benefits

• Supportive culture that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to workli>
• Regular appraisals, recognition through “Making a Difference & Team of the Month” awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee assistance programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service
• Employee well‑being support

Additional Information

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. We offer outstanding care to both our patients and our staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest posts may close early if sufficient applications are received
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles
• Relocation packages are not offered for Agenda for Change roles