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.

Please note interviews for this role will be held in person ONLY. By submitting your application you acknowledge that remote interviews will not be offered.

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 main 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 on a 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.

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 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 .

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.

Trust Information Pack - 1

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 you 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: 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.

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