VIU Imaging Support Worker | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in York is seeking an Imaging Support Worker. The role primarily involves patient transportation and support. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and participate in training for additional tasks. Benefits include access to NHS pension, generous holidays, and various support programs.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Outgoing personality suitable for patient interaction.
• Willingness to undergo training for patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transportation of patients between departments.
• Restocking of medical equipment.
• Management of oxygen supplies.

Skills

Good people and communication skills

Ability to perform patient observations

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit 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: [e-mail].

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.

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This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025