Diagnostic Imaging Booking Agent

Cromwell Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Family leave provisions

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work

Annual health assessment

Job summary

Cromwell Hospital, part of Bupa, is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Booking Agent in London to coordinate referrals and appointments across CT, MRI, ultrasound and other modalities. You will liaise with radiologists, radiographers, nursing teams and clinicians to ensure accurate bookings and patient safety.

Role requires experience in radiology booking or contact centres, strong English communication, and the ability to work independently in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in private healthcare settings (hospital or booking centre).
• Radiology booking or contact centre experience.
• Knowledge of modality-based booking rules or MRI safety.
• AMSPAR Medical Terminology qualification or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage diagnostic imaging bookings across multiple modalities (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, DEXA, Mammography).
• Interpret referrals and clinical indications to ensure correct scan is booked.
• Communicate radiology-specific preparation instructions and safety protocols.
• Ensure IR(ME)R regulatory compliance, pregnancy checks and safeguarding.
• Liaise daily with radiologists, radiographers, nurses and clinicians.
• Handle complex patient queries (implants, devices, claustrophobia, radiation concerns).
• Support anxious patients and escalate to clinical teams as needed.
• Meet booking KPIs and support care pathways.
• Maintain booking, referral and reporting systems accurately.

Skills

Clear communication

Telephone manner

Organised

IT systems

Radiology booking experience

MRI safety knowledge

AMSPAR terminology

Education

AMSPAR Medical Terminology qualification or similar

Job description

As a Diagnostic Imaging Booking Agent, you'll deliver a patient-focused, responsive and accessible radiology booking service across multiple imaging modalities. You'll be a key member of the Diagnostic Imaging team, coordinating referrals and appointments via telephone and email, while operating within a clinically governed environment where accuracy and patient safety are essential. You'll work closely with radiologists, radiographers, nursing teams and internal stakeholders to ensure consistently high standards of service for patients, consultants and clinicians. You'll help us make health happen by

• Managing diagnostic imaging bookings across multiple modalities including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, DEXA and Mammography
• Interpreting referrals and clinical indications to ensure the correct scan is booked
• Communicating radiology-specific preparation instructions and safety protocols, including contraindications and screening requirements
• Ensuring compliance with IR(ME)R regulations, pregnancy status checks, and safeguarding requirements
• Liaising daily with radiologists, radiographers, nurses and referring clinicians
• Managing complex patient queries, including those relating to implants, medical devices, claustrophobia and radiation concerns
• Supporting anxious patients and escalating to clinical teams where appropriate to ensure a seamless patient journey
• Meeting booking KPIs and supporting connected care pathways
• Accurately maintaining booking, referral and reporting systems to support efficient service delivery
• Experience working in a private healthcare environment (hospital or booking centre)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an excellent telephone manner
• Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure
• Confident using multiple IT systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience within a radiology or diagnostic imaging department
• Radiology booking or contact centre experience
• Knowledge of modality-based booking rules or MRI safety
• AMSPAR Medical Terminology qualification or similar

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Our inclusive bank holiday policy allows you to swap up to a maximum of four bank/public holidays for other days of significance within the same annual leave period.
• Access to our bespoke medical insurance benefits package which provides healthcare cover to eligible employees and their families.
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• We offer enhanced family leave and pay provisions to support birth parents, co-parents, adoptive parents and carers through life's most important moments
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• All permanent UK employees are eligible for a free health assessment every two years, including a physical examination, consultation with a Bupa doctor, and a personalised health report with practical advice to help reduce future health risks.
• Various other benefits and online discounts

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Administration Locations: Cromwell Hospital London