Imaging Assistant **Internal Applicants Only**

Transformation Unit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Imaging Assistant (Band 2) to support Sonographers, Radiologists and nursing staff in a busy imaging department across radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. The post is based at Harrogate District Hospital and related sites.

The role requires 5 GCSEs, caring experience, numeracy and literacy, and progression opportunities via a preceptorship. The department operates 24/7 with overnight rosters.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Caring experience.
• Numeracy and literacy.
• NVQ level III Clinical support worker or willingness to undertake this (or equivalent).
• Nursing support work/caring/clerical/organisational – some of each is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sonographers and Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the imaging department across x-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine.
• Greet patients, help them wear gowns, assist with procedures and liaise with wards and clinicians.
• Provide clerical support and help ensure smooth operation of imaging services.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring experience

Numeracy and literacy

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

NVQ level III Clinical support worker

Job description

Main area Imaging/Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Covering Maternity Leave) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Imaging Services operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week, out of hours working is mandatory) Job ref 421-PSC-4036R

Employer Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Harrogate District Hospital Town Harrogate Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Imaging Assistant **Internal Applicants Only**

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

**Internal Applicants Only**

Are you ready for a role in care?

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.

This post is based in the Imaging department and is a support role. There will be new skills to learn and an opportunity to see a diverse range of roles and look at different career pathways.

This role will involve working overnight on a roster basis.
This role is Band 2 with the view to progress to Band 3 upon completion of the preceptorship program or with relevant previous experience and qualifications.

Main duties of the job

To assist the 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 will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with standard and aseptic procedures, giving personal care to patients, for example toileting, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.

Working for our organisation

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.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

You will be a highly motivated, hardworking individual who strives to deliver excellent care. Ideally you will have some experience in a care setting and have good verbal and written communication skills and reasonable level of numeracy.

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

For further information please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Caring experience
• Numeracy and literacy
• NVQ level III Clinical support worker or willingness to undertake this (or equivalent)
• Nursing support work/caring/clerical/organisational – some of each is required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.