Radiology Co-Ordinator Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bridgeway Health Services; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in delivering high-quality radiographic services. This role involves managing reception duties, coordinating patient appointments, and ensuring accurate data entry into the Trust's systems. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical and administrative teams, contributing to the efficient operation of the radiology department. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and are committed to providing excellent patient service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers the chance to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare administrative role is preferred.
• Ability to manage patient data accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality radiographic services.
• Manage reception duties and coordinate patient appointments.
• Ensure timely availability of imaging for clinical teams.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Image Exchange Portal (IEP)

Job description

To assist in the provision and delivery of a high-quality radiographic service within Northumbria HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust whilst adhering to all trust and departmental policies and procedures.

Carrying out general admin and clerical duties and managing the reception area. There will be a requirement to book appointments ensuring patient’s details are correct. Ensure all relevant data is recorded into the Trust PAS system capturing attendances performed outside of a clinic.

The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical teams on site and with the admin teams across the Trust.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To assist in the provision and delivery of a high-quality radiographic service within Northumbria Health Care Trust whilst adhering to all trust and departmental policies and procedures.
2. To act as the first contact for the department upon a patient’s arrival, carrying out clerical and reception duties.
3. Ensuring patient details are correct, with some requirement to book appointments.
4. To participate in all aspects of the administration service within Radiology.
5. To act as a first point of contact for the department and co-ordinate patient appointments and enquiries using initiative to discern between queries ensuring minimum interruption to the service.
6. Alert management of urgent reports.
7. Use the Image Exchange Portal (IEP) for transfer of images both to and from ELHT.
8. To upload CDs with DICOM imaging onto PACS.
9. To ensure all required imaging for MDT meetings is made available to internal and external clinical teams in a timely manner.
10. To create user accounts on PACS / RIS assigning role-based level access.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Apr 2025.

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