Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (7 day working)
- Job ref
- 419-6195858-ISW-PSD
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Scarborough Hospital
- Town
- Scarborough
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Imaging Support Worker
Band 3
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Did you know that we offer a generous relocation package (if you accept a minimum 12 month contract) – please read the attached document for more details. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit Clinical Imaging Support Workers (CISW), with a passion for working to the highest standard, to join our dedicated team in Radiology.
If you enjoy helping people, and would you like to be part of our dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking team – read on!
Radiology at Scarborough Hospital is a forward thinking Department, committed to staff development and the provision of an effective and efficient patient centred Imaging Service.
Clinical Imaging Support Workers are key members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the Radiology Service provision. Working within Radiology will provide a new challenge, and will be ever-changing and rewarding.
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.
Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge in a technically advanced field.
Please note: This advertisement will close at short notice, once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Supporting Radiologists and Radiographers with the provision of Imaging Services at Scarborough Hospital.
The post holder will be required to assist the Radiographic Staff in the day to day service provision. The duties include undertaking pre-examination patient assessments and CT/MRI safety checks, equipment and patient positioning and IV cannulation.
You will be required to work a variety of shifts including 12 hour days, evenings and weekends. Hours worked will be on a rotational basis and will be within the hours 08:00-22:00 7 days per week.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience of office procedures
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Health and safety issues
- Able to use initiative appropriately
Desirable criteria
- I.T skills to include knowledge of Radiology Information System Hospital based care experience
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Calm under pressure
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels within the organisation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ken Kay
- Job title
- Radiology Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01723 385279
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