For further information about this role, please telephone Kay Hodge (Ultrasound Team Leader) on
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 Ultrasound 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) and from 6 GP practises in the Community. You will be expected to work across the three hospital sites.
Healthcare Support Workers undertake a variety of duties which include administrative and patient care, working closely with sonographers 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 daytime shifts with a requirement to work between 7:30am and 6:00pm. Services are provided 7 days per week across the three hospital sites.
Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Main duties
As a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) you will be responsible for the delivery of holistic, patient-centred care, which is planned and directed by healthcare professionals, and to support the radiology team in the delivery of 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
Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate and induction programme.
Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English.
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
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