Job overview
We are looking for a Radiology Team Coordinator to join the Radiology Team at York Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has enthusiasm, drive and is forward thinking.
Our administrative team are committed to providing a high quality service to our patients. It is paramount that scans are arranged with care and attention to detail to ensure that each patient receives the correct preparation, examination and treatment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently line managing the team and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical staff on a daily basis, organising and prioritising your own workload and that of others. You must have the ability to exercise sound judgement in relation to problem solving operational issues on a day to day basis, and the ability to engage with and motivate a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a changing and developing service working alongside the existing management team.
This role will be based within the Radiology Department at York Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to:
1. Provide team line management support on a daily basis. The main focus being the essential management of the day-to-day operational issues, ensuring the smooth running of the service, including allHR management of sickness, etc.
2. Maintenance and crucialdevelopment of clinics and appointment systems
3. Monitor patient pathways and waiting lists and take action as appropriate
4. Develop and lead the Scanning Administration Team
5. Maintain excellent working relationships with the clinical teams
The post is 37.5 Hours per week to work Monday - Friday. Hours to be worked between 8.00 - 18:00 core service hours.
Working for our organisation
For further information about working for out Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
9. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
10. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
11. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
12. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
13. At least 2 years’ experience/knowledge of administration systems
14. Experience of analysing & interpreting figures and trends
Qualification
Essential criteria
15. NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience
16. GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable criteria
17. At least 2 years’ experience working in operational administrative services to include: Managing capacity & demand, Managing activity, Staff management/ Supervision
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
18. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
19. Excellent interpersonal skills
20. Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, including Consultant medical staff
21. Ability to work in a fast paced and busy environment
22. Ability to work independently
23. Evidence of planning skills/knowledge of self and team
24. Ability to problem-solve and handle competing priorities under pressure