About this role
Job summary The Radiology Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our admin team based in the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The post will also involve working as part of our reception team encompassing all the departments of the Directorate. Candidates must possess excellent organisational, communication and IT skills to be able to provide an optimum level of customer service to patients, both in person and over the telephone, and to other users of the service. The post holder must be self-motivated, work well under pressure and enjoy working with a diversity of peopleThe successful candidate will work in a friendly environment with a proactive team who will assist in your personal development. You should have a kind, efficient and respectful approach and will need to be able to remain calm and professional in this busy Imaging Department.
Main duties of the job To carry out administration duties, inputting and extracting data onto the patient administration system (PAS) and the departmental CRIS system (Computerised Radiology Information System, CRIS) and to search the patient database for existing records, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date. Reception duties for all areas of the Radiology department, including enquiries from medical staff, other hospitals, GP's and members of the public. Dealing with telephone and direct communication enquiries from the public and other health professions. Co-operation with and provision of assistance where necessary to all medical, nursing and other hospital staff.
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Maintain a high standard in all aspects of work.
To rotate to all areas of the Radiology department including Main X-Ray, CT/MR, Ultrasound, A&E X-Ray, and Interventional Theatres.
To input and extract data onto the patient administration system (PAS) and the departmental RIS system (Computerised Radiology Information System, CRIS), and to search the patient database for existing records, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
Reception duties for all areas of the Radiology department, including enquiries from medical staff, other hospitals, GPs and members of the public.
Dealing with telephone and direct communication enquiries from the public and other health professionals.
Cooperation with and provision of assistance where necessary to all medical, nursing and other staff.
Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week - Sunday - Saturday.
For full duties please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
G.C.S.E. or equivalent
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care
Experience Desirable
Used to working in an office/multi disciplinary environment Previous NHS experience
Knowledge Desirable
Knowledge of Patient Administration System
Skills Essential
Computer skills Good communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Prescot Street
Liverpool
L7 8XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)