Radiology Receptionist

Job overview

We are a very busy and friendly Radiology Department looking for a new member of the team to meet and greet patients in a professional, compassionate and efficient manner and to ensure that patients and their families are welcomed and kept updated during their stay with us in Radiology.

Main duties of the job

To meet and greet patients into the Radiology Department in a caring and compassionate manner remaining professional at all times.

To maintain records regarding admission and discharge on Radiology systems.

General clerical duties including daily printing and scanning of documentation.

To liaise with the wider team, other departments, GP's and colleagues in a professional manner.

Follow departmental or standard operational procedures.

Assist with induction of new staff.

Ensure the confidentiality of patients’ records in line with Trust and Caldicott guidelines at all times.

Undertake any training that is required for the safe effective execution of the duties of the post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be an ambassador for the Radiology Department by providing an efficient and professional reception service.
• To be responsible for maintaining the administration and storage of data, in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• To deal with enquiries from staff, GP’s, various external agencies, members of the public and visitors to the service in person and over the telephone, referring appropriate queries to the relevant member of the Radiology Team when necessary.
• To communicate effectively with all members of staff and external agencies ensuring that a professional manner is always maintained.
• Providing information to the management team when requested and use initiative to escalate any issues as appropriate.
• Escalating issues to the Team Leader as appropriate
• Communicating with patients and patient relatives in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner using tact and diplomacy both in person and over the telephone.
• To understand potential barriers to communication, e.g. language difficulties, disabilities, and modify style/method of communication appropriately.
• To escalate service issues of risks and concerns raised by services user to senior staff.
• Assist with photocopying duties as necessary and scanning documentation daily
• Always maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
• Team working.
• Managing correspondence including post and emails.
• To participate and co-operate fully with personal development reviews and continuing education programmes, to maintain and improve standards of practice and facilitate personal development.
• To take responsibility for good housekeeping in the Reception and Waiting area, ensuring they are kept clean and tidy.

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.