Job Description

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.
Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
419-7438748-ISW-VE
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 areadvised to submityourapplication 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 fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description
Job responsibilities
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 areadvised to submityourapplication 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 fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent 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 ofseekingto 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 promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & training
Essential

• Good reading/writing/numeric skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public.

Personality Requirements
Essential

• Keen and willing to learn
• Flexible, friendly, good listener, organised, responsible, responsive, patient, calm

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative.

Knowledge & skills
Essential

• Good verbal communicator.
• Understanding of customer/patient care and need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of giving care/support

Person Specification
Education, qualifications & training
Essential

• Good reading/writing/numeric skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public.

Personality Requirements
Essential

• Keen and willing to learn
• Flexible, friendly, good listener, organised, responsible, responsive, patient, calm

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative.

Knowledge & skills
Essential

• Good verbal communicator.
• Understanding of customer/patient care and need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of giving care/support

Skills Required