Diagnostic Appointment Administrator - Main Radiology

King's College Hospital

Diagnostic Appointment Administrator - Main Radiology

£29468

King's College Hospital, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a2d492513b72480cb3d6f63ed2ec383d

Full Job Description

To provide full appointment booking service and to organise reception desks ensuring all radiology desks are run efficiently in accordance with department protocols. Post holder must focus on the needs of the patient in accordance with the department and national booking programme. Post holder must have full working knowledge and understanding of radiology investigations, information systems and booking protocols.

Previous experience working in the NHS is desirable although not essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, good IT skills, excellent telephone manner and good communication skills are essential to the role. Knowledge/experience of Epic is desirable though again not essential. The candidate will need to have a flexible working approach and have the ability to work with a wide range of professionals, people and patients. The candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and also be able to work in a team. This is an extremely busy and demanding role providing a dedicated booking service for the Radiology Department which requires the candidate to be able to priorities workload and be able to meet strict deadlines. The candidate must be able to pay attention to detail whist working under pressure.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.