Harrogate and District Foundation Trust have excellent opportunities for individuals who want to provide care, support and practical assistance to patients, relatives, clinicians and professional staff.
Role Overview
This post is based in the Imaging department and is a support role. It offers new skills, the chance to see a diverse range of roles and learn different career pathways. The role will involve working overnight on a roster basis, and is Band 2 with a view to progress to Band 3 upon completion of the preceptorship programme or with relevant previous experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Sonographers and Radiologists, Radiographic and Nursing staff in the smooth running of the imaging department, including general X‑ray, ultrasound, bone mineral densitometry, breast imaging, CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine at Harrogate District Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and other community settings. This includes greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with standard and aseptic procedures, providing personal care such as toileting, undertaking necessary clerical work and liaising with wards and clinicians.
Qualifications and Experience
Level 2 qualifications in a relevant health‑care related subject or completion of the CARE certificate is required. A preceptorship programme is in place for progression to level 3 when complete.
Applicants should be highly motivated, hardworking, and strive to deliver excellent care. Ideally experience in a care setting, good verbal and written communication skills and reasonable numeracy are required.
Working Hours
The department operates across 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Benefits
* Supportive culture that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to workli>
* Regular appraisals, recognition through “Making a Difference & Team of the Month” awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee assistance programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service
* Employee well‑being support
Additional Information
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. We offer outstanding care to both our patients and our staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest posts may close early if sufficient applications are received
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles
* Relocation packages are not offered for Agenda for Change roles
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