Job summary Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated people to join the Radiology administration team to provide clerical and administrative support in Radiology. About the Department We are looking to recruit a Specialty Coordinator to join our administrative teams within Radiology. Working within our busy environment you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of an effective, efficient and professional Radiology service. Patient administration underpins the patient journey and supports clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care and can make a real difference to the patient experience. Effective and efficient patient administration supports management through ensuring a high standard of data quality and by making the best use of capacity and resources. The Specialty Coordinator is pivotal in achieving effective patient administrations. Main duties of the job About the Role To assist the Business Support Manager in the provision of managing the team to contribute to both national and local targets and protocols are met, and data captured is relevant, timely and accurate.To assist in supervising staff on a daily basis, ensuring staff training and development needs are met and staff adhere to the Trusts required behaviours and policies. What we're looking for Knowledge and experience of NHS targets is essential as is the ability to work to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be able to work as an individual and as part of a team having the ability to be flexible, being able to prioritise and organise work in order to meet tight deadlines whilst being able to adapt to the changing needs of the service. It is essential to be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, together with accuracy and attention to detail whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. We will give you; The chance to make a difference to people in our local communities Career development opportunities About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-1771-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing skills to RSA III or equivalent experience GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent and Mathematics Desirable Medical secretary qualifications Shorthand minimum 90 wpm 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent AMSPAR - Medical Terminology Certificate Stage 1 - Management Development or equivalent D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Medical Secretarial experience Supervisory experience Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of PAS Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway and Access targets Evidence of Particular knowledge, skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels Competent Microsoft Word User Validation of 18 week RTT pathway Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure and to lead a team Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Desirable Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues Flexible approach to working hours Person Specification Qualifications Essential Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing skills to RSA III or equivalent experience GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent and Mathematics Desirable Medical secretary qualifications Shorthand minimum 90 wpm 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent AMSPAR - Medical Terminology Certificate Stage 1 - Management Development or equivalent D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Medical Secretarial experience Supervisory experience Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of PAS Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway and Access targets Evidence of Particular knowledge, skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels Competent Microsoft Word User Validation of 18 week RTT pathway Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure and to lead a team Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Desirable Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues Flexible approach to working hours Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)