Radiology Private Practice Junior Business Manager

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust in Oswestry is seeking a Radiology Private Practice (Junior) Business Manager to support the operational delivery of private patient activity within the Radiology Service.

You will coordinate administrative and business processes, monitor performance and income capture, and collaborate with radiologists, radiographers and admin teams to ensure timely invoicing and smooth patient pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare administration or radiology setting is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate admin and business processes supporting private Radiology activity.
• Coordinate private patient pathways.
• Act as a key operational point of contact for private Radiology admin and business enquiries.
• Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Radiology Nurses and admin teams to coordinate private examinations and procedures.
• Support the effective scheduling of private activity across relevant modalities.
• Monitor private patient pathways and identify delays or actions to avoid affecting treatment.

Description du poste

The Radiology Private Practice (Junior) Business Manager is responsible for supporting the effective operational delivery, coordination and performance of private patient activity within the Radiology Service.

The post holder will coordinate the administrative and business processes associated with private radiology activity, ensuring private patients progress efficiently through the radiology pathway. Key responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on private radiology activity, capacity, income and key performance indicators; analysing data; identifying areas of underperformance; and supporting managers to improve utilisation, productivity, patient experience and income capture. The post holder will also ensure appropriate financial arrangements are confirmed in line with agreed processes and that accurate information is available to support timely and accurate invoicing. The post holder will supervise administrative staff supporting private radiology activity and contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, service improvements and new ways of working. The role requires a significant degree of initiative, working within established Trust and Radiology policies and procedures to resolve routine operational issues independently and escalating complex clinical, financial or significant performance issues as appropriate.

• Pay Banding subject to NHS Job evaluation


• Coordinate admin and business processes supporting private Radiology activity.


• Coordinate private patient pathways.


• Act as a key operational point of contact for private Radiology admin and business enquiries.


• Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers, Radiology Nurses, admin teams and other services to ensure private examinations and procedures are appropriately coordinated.


• Support the effective scheduling of private activity across relevant modalities.


• Monitor private patient pathways and proactively identify and follow up outstanding actions which could delay treatment, imaging or reporting.


• Ensure that appropriate admin processes are completed before private examinations and procedures take place.


• Support effective use of available Radiology capacity for private patient activity whilst ensuring this is managed in accordance with agreed Trust and departmental arrangements.


• Identify unused or underutilised private capacity and elevate opportunities or concerns to the appropriate manager.


• Monitor cancellations and delays affecting private patients and assist in identifying recurring causes and opportunities for improvement.


• Work with modality teams and admin staff to ensure private patient activity is clearly identified and appropriately recorded on relevant systems.


• Resolve routine operational problems independently within agreed procedures, referring clinical decisions and significant operational issues to the appropriate clinical or managerial lead.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities. RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.