The Core Clinical Services Division of Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospitals NHS Trust has a vacancy for an administrator to join their busy and friendly team within their Radiology Department.
The Radiology service provides a wide range of services within various imaging modalities, including CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Procedures. This is an exciting time to be part of radiology with the expansion of our services through the introduction of our community diagnostic centre.
This post would be suitable for someone with a wealth of administration experience, not limited to a healthcare setting, though this would be advantageous.
The ideal applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills, be pleasant and personable with good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines as part of a team. They should have a desire to expand beyond their current experiences with a willingness to meet new challenges.
We offer a 7-day diagnostic service between 8am to 8pm. Shift pattern will be 7.5 hours, 8am to 8pm on rotation. We aim to be flexible and accommodating. Please contact us if you would like to discuss full time/part time hours.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit to the department, please contact Billie Buszka (billie.buszka@nhs.net) Radiology Administration Manager for Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
The post holder will work with a patient centred approach as part of a team providing a high quality of service to patients and staff with particular responsibility for managing appointments and booking for a range of complex Radiology procedures, working within local and national KPIs.
Some reception duties.
Managing telephone queries appropriately.
Work on own initiative and knowledge to prioritise and manage the workload and liaise with radiography and medical leads to escalate service pressures.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atStandard Level.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Mar 2025