Contact information Anne Thompson, Team Leader - 01924 541571 About the role We are looking for individuals who have a flexible approach to working, those who are caring, kind and compassionate, and happy to work as part of a large but inclusive team within the Xray Departments of The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust includes Pontefract, Pinderfields (Wakefield) and Dewsbury Hospitals, the newly opened Wakefield Community Diagnostic centre (CDC). Health Care Support Worker undertake a variety of roles which include administrative and patient care duties, working closely with radiographers in the clinical setting. A reasonable standard of secondary education and basic computer skills are essential. If you are enthusiastic, caring and enjoy working in a busy clinical environment this may be the opportunity for you. Patterns of work are night shifts with a requirement to work Sunday night 8pm -8am & Monday night 10pm -8am. A total of 20 hours per week. Services are provided 7 days per week across the three hospital sites. Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is well placed along the M1 and M62 corridors with good links to Leeds and Sheffield. DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POST WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE VACANCY BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE Main duties The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is responsible for delivery of holistic, patient-centred care, which is planned and directed by health care professionals, and to support the radiology team in the delivery patient care which is safe and effective and in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours. The post holder is fundamental to providing care to patients/carers/ relatives at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Key requirements Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned/acute care of patients attending the radiology service for treatment/ investigations, within the boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferring of patients and providing 1-1 patient centred care or caring for a group of patients that require enhanced care. Demonstrates own duties/ role to new starters. Frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, Orders supplies under the direction of the department lead. Participate in patient and public involvement activities. Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of the environment. Undertake mandatory training and role specific training relevant to role. Prioritises own workload. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .