Radiology Services Administrator (Lung Health Service)
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum/pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7168682/419-7168682-LHA-CSD |
Summary
A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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!
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Jun 2025
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!
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Jun 2025
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