Job overview
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.
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
"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."
The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical teams on site and with the admin teams across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
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.
To act as the first contact for the department upon a patient’s arrival, carrying out clerical and reception duties.
Ensuring patient details are correct, with some requirement to book appointments.
To participate in all aspects of the administration service within Radiology
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.
Alert management of urgent reports
Use the Image Exchange Portal (IEP) for transfer of images both to and from ELHT.
To upload CDs with DICOM imaging onto PACS.
To ensure all required imaging for MDT meetings is made available to internal and external clinical teams in a timely manner.
To create user accounts on PACS / RIS assigning role-based level access.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
To act as the first contact for the department upon a patient’s arrival, carrying out clerical and reception duties.
Ensuring patient details are correct, with some requirement to book appointments.
To participate in all aspects of the administration service within Radiology
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.
Alert management of urgent reports
Use the Image Exchange Portal (IEP) for transfer of images both to and from ELHT.
To upload CDs with DICOM imaging onto PACS.
To ensure all required imaging for MDT meetings is made available to internal and external clinical teams in a timely manner.
To create user accounts on PACS / RIS assigning role-based level access.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook
- Previous experience working in a busy office.
- Knowledge of radiology appointment system/or experience of using an electronic appointments system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Level 3 qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge and / or experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of database computer systems
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This advert is for Radiology Co-Ordinator with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Shields, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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