Main area Radiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full & Part time opportunities) Job ref 249-7918475
Employer Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Western Hospital Town Swindon Salary £25,760 – £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 31/05/2026 23:59
Radiology Booking Coordinator
Band 3
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
Job overview
Radiology Booking Coordinator
Reporting directly to the Radiology Administration Manager, this role will provide direct support to the patient pathways through accurate and effective booking of diagnostic tests.
You will have experience of working within a busy administrative team that involves regular interactions with the public. As part of our tight knit team, you will also be in close contact with our Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists, supporting them with managing their clinical lists effectively. Although not essential, previous experience of this would be considered an advantage as the management of waiting lists and performance metrics will be a key consideration and expectation of the management of the booking team.
Patient care is at the forefront of everything that we do so the post holder will be expected to maintain high levels of communication with our patients, along with a listening and professional manner to deliver the best and timely service.
You will be expected to have a good understanding of the different radiology modalities that form the core of your role and understand the requirements and dependencies that feed into the booking of these tests. As such, this role is like no other as you will have exposure to a wide range of radiology diagnostics with regular interactions with our clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
To join the Radiology Administration Team in providing a comprehensive administration and appointment booking service in the Radiology Department. To provide focus on the needs of the patient in accordance with Policies and National Booking Programmes. This role requires a sound knowledge of the Radiology Information System and booking protocols when booking face to face or in a telephone call scenario.
Once trained, a confident approach is expected in using your own judgement to prioritise requests and deciding upon necessary examination requirements. Close liaison and building good relationships with key Radiographers and Consultants is essential to the success of the team. Full training is given which will involve an induction period of 6 months. Excellent front line customer care skills are essential as the job requires dealing with patients sometimes in a highly emotive atmosphere.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To take responsibility for prioritising incoming requests, ensuring they are booked accurately and according to clinical urgency, ensuring maximum utilisation of clinic lists at all times. This will often involve on the spot decision making and having the freedom to adjust appointment slots and session times to accommodate them. For patients attending biopsy appointments, this will necessitate liaising with nursing staff
Please see attached full Job Description
Qualifications
- GCSE 3 level of education in English & Maths
- NVQ Level 3 in Customer Services/Business Administration OR demonstrable equivalent experience gained in a reception, booking or administrative role
- Willingness to undertake NHS specific IT system training including Medway and CRIS – Computerised Radiology Information System
- ECDL qualification or other formal IT training/qualification
- Familiar with medical terminology, particularly radiology
- Use of internet and intranet
Experience
- Evidence of significant administrative experience
- Working knowledge of data protection and confidentiality
- Worked in an area specialising in health care
- Organisational awareness of NHS
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
Eligibility for this role requires:
- Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
- Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
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