This role requires coordination of the Cardiac MRI service engaging with other providers to ensure patients' scans are being delivered in line with the Trust's targets, which requires someone who is well organized and has great communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity and we can offer you a full rewarding, flexible and supportive role. If you are well organized and a team player, we would love to work with you.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiac MRI Coordinator is responsible for management of the MRI referrals ensuring the patients are booked within a reasonable timeframe in line with the Trust targets.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
* Previous experience in customer service/reception
* Computer skills including Windows-based operating systems and Excel
* Appraisals Annual and sick leave management
* Recruitment management
* Good verbal communication skills and a sensitive, caring approach to people
* An ability to lead
* Ability to meet required Trust targets
* Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative
* Working knowledge of PAS and WASP
* Previous experience in the NHS
* Ability to show initiative
* Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
Qualifications and Training
* GCSE or equivalent passes in English, Computer Literate & Good Numeracy skills
* Appraisal training and Health roster training
Personal/professional attributes
* Upholds and models the Trust values
* Reliable and good timekeeper
* Diplomacy and discretion
Other Requirements
* CMRI Pathways
* Creating, amending and circulating reports
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
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