IR Coordinator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33,094 - £36,195 Per Annum Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7722599/282-SB1131 |
Summary
The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe’s largest Oncology centres and was the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education, with sites in Chelsea and Sutton and Cavendish Square site .
We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals to join the Diagnostic Radiology team at Chelsea site in Central London.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join our administrative team as a IR co-ordinator for IR radiology.
This is a dedicated diagnostic radiology service which provides a variety of complex IR radiology procedures within CT / Xray and US modalities . We provide excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.
Key skills required:
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
• Experience of working in a pressurised environment.
• Experience of using hospital IT and booking systems.
The successful candidate should be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills Punctual, presentable and courteous at all times and be able to remain calm under pressure.
They should be flexible to work a min of 3 days between the hours of 9-5pm Monday - Friday . Whilst primarily based in Chelsea , post holders will be required to rotate to our Sutton and Cav Square site as required .
• The post holder will work in an organised methodical with attention to detail manner maintaining an organized desk area as a main point of contact for bookings and admission enquiries. This involves interaction with consultants who work across trusts and may not be on site.
• The post holder will work as an integral part of the Interventional Radiology (IR) and CT interventional team. The individual will be responsible for coordinating the booking and admission of all Interventional Radiology and Interventional CT scanning cases.
• The role will ensure that all inpatient, day patient and outpatient interventional procedures are justified by the appropriate Radiologist or IR Superintendent Radiographer.
• The post-holder will ensure that all Interventional Radiology and Interventional CT scan activity is appropriately recorded on the radiology information system (RIS) and in the case of private patients will liaise with private patients’ accounts for billing
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
• To ensure proactive co-ordination of all Interventional Radiology clinics.
• To ensure all referrals are forwarded to the relevant consultant immediately on receipt and then booked appropriately according to quality standards e.g. research trial time schedules, breech dates and patient treatment schedules.
• To liaise with the Consultant Radiologists to ensure that referrals are booked in the appropriate imaging modality.
• To ensure all new patients have referral letters and that any cancellations are re- booked to avoid loss of valuable slots.
• To liaise with GPs regarding pre procedure tests.
• To notify and liaise proactively with the IR Superintendent where there are capacity problems.
• To be responsible for booking appointments relating to IR, ensuring that any DNAs are logged on the RIS, re-booked or changed when requested following RMH and national guidelines.
• To establish and maintain effective communication with clinicians and other members of the MDT to support the smooth running of the Interventional Radiology clinics.
• To liaise with IR Superintendent, IR consultants, Radiology Nursing Sister, Medical Secretaries and Radiology Service Manager in relation to changing diagnostic clinic templates, clinic cancellations and reductions, ensuring patient appointments are re-booked within a reasonable time frame.
• To monitor any overbooking of Interventional Radiology sessions and where necessary liaise with medical and nursing staff to manage, referring to the IR Superintendent where there are ongoing concerns.
This advert closes on Thursday 22 Jan 2026
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