Job overview

The Imaging department at St Mary’s hospital currently has a clerical coordinator vacancy. 
 
The successful candidate will be part of a team involved in various administrative and reception functions including meeting and greeting patients, booking patients in for their examinations and making complex Imaging appointments. The job also entails compilation of daily lists, filing, registering new patients on IT systems and various other administrative tasks, including patient appointment reminders when based at St. Mary’s Hospital site. 

You will also be answering telephone queries and booking Imaging appointments. The job requires the use of various computer systems including Patient Administration Systems and Radiology Information Systems.

Previous experience of using the hospital Patient Administrative Systems, formal Customer Care Training, a good understanding of imaging procedures and general clerical experience are very desirable.  

We are looking for candidates with previous experience of dealing with patient appointment and booking protocols, with a proven track record of strong administrative skills. 

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with all members of the Radiology team, Clinicians, other Trust staff, external providers and members of the general public. 

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide a comprehensive and efficient reception and, examinations booking service to patients attending the Imaging Department.
• To respond to and deal with a variety of often complex requests in a timely manner, whether by telephone, fax or in person.
• The post holder will ensure bookings do not breach the national waiting time standards and managing an efficient process of initial patient assessment for all Imaging request forms.
• The post holder will be expected to work independently and manage and prioritise their workload, liaising closely with the wider administration team in the Department. 
• To work under the direction and supervision of the Reception Supervisor/Operational Lead.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. 

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.