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Job summary

Main area
Administrative Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (a minimum of 18.5 hours per week will be considered)
Job ref
419-7168682-LHA-CSD
Employer
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
York Hospital
Town
York
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Radiology Services Administrator (Lung Health Service)

Band 3

Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).

Our Values

  •  We are KIND
  •  We are OPEN
  •  We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.

 

People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital to support the establishment and delivery of the Lung Cancer Screening Service (previously Targeted Lung Health Check Programme) as part of a new administrative team. 

The lung screening administrator role will support the flow of patients through the lung cancer screening program, and continue to support processes for any required onward referrals as recommended by the screening review meeting and lung nodule MDT.

There may be requirements to travel across the Trust footprint and wider region  to support patients and staff at screening locations.

This is a fast-paced role that will require problem solving and excellent communication skills. It will be essential that the post holder is an organised individual, team player, as well as being able to work on their own initiative. You will also need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues and respond to queries in a professional manner.

The hours of work will be between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday. 

If you are looking for a role that is both varied and interesting, then we would like to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The lung screening administrator will work closely with the service manager and programme manager to:

·       Support the service from an administrative  perspective, as outlined in the national protocol, by acting as first point of contact for patients, booking telephone assessments and CT scans and answering general queries around the lung cancer screening programme

·       Support with drafting and sending letter correspondence

·       Work closely with other clinical and non-clinical teams in the wider organisation

·       Support reporting requirements by working with the service manager to ensure high levels of data quality and keen eye for detail 

·       Develop and deliver the administrative infrastructure, policies and procedures required to establish the service

·       To support patients attending outpatient appointments using tact and diplomacy, ensuring patients have arrived and general queries are answered/escalated as required.

·       To ensure all patients who fail to attend-DNA (Did not attend) their appointments are followed up in accordance with the  DNA SOP.

·       To be able to prioritise day-to-day workflow independently

·       Diary management

·       Training 

We are looking for the successful candidate to have a patient centred approach, with clear communication skills and ability to utilise different trust systems.  

Working for our organisation

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • 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.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 

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.recruitment@nhs.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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

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

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • GCSE A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous clerical experience and knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 3
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Experience of using patient administration systems
  • Experience of working with Microsoft packages
  • Experience of working to a high standard in a customer service environment
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of the Radiology Information systems or appointment systems
  • Understanding of the 2WW cancer referral system and fast track appointment booking
  • Experience of appointment systems and understanding of Referral to Treatment Policy
  • Experience of using a patient database and recording accurate data

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, including Consultant medical staff
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all service users
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and busy environment
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to think analytically

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work under pressure to strict deadlines and requirements
  • Good verbal and numeric skills
  • Ability to learn additional skills and to provide cross cover for all areas of Department
  • Able to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Able to show flexibility and adaptation to service requirements
  • Methodical and highly organised

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Good Business CharterVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Application numbers

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Philippa Wilson
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01904 725637
Additional information

Contact name: Sharon Arinkov 

Contact job title: Operational Manager

Contact telephone number: 01904 724687

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