About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Radiology department at Royal Bolton Hospital. The department is looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Imaging Navigator to join our friendly imaging team.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced member of staff to be part of this specialist team, working across radiology's administrative and clerical department. The post holder will work closely with clinical teams implementing and improving patient pathways.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of the post will be to monitor and facilitate radiology's compliance to patient pathways, either established or newly introduced. The individual will implement an escalation criteria and run daily statistics to help audit both compliance and performance activity. The post holder will act to mitigate risk of potential patient breaches by helping to arrange imaging appointments and ensuring formal and validated reports are available within the designated timeframes. The post holder will routinely liaise with imaging modality leads, To keep appraised of the operational position of each imaging specialty, accounting for planned downtime and planning service provision for all patient pathways. The successful candidate will also be the radiology's departments representative at weekly cancer PTL meetings.
About us
Working for Bolton NHS
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of hospital and community health services in theNorth West Sector of Greater Manchester, delivering services from the Royal Bolton Hospital and also providing a wide range of community services from locations acrossBolton. The Trustreceived a 'Good' overall rating from the CQC in April 2019, with some key areas of outstanding practice. The Royal Bolton Hospital is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women's and children's services andis the second busiestambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester.
Job description Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the public +/- healthcare environment Working with clinical and admin teams, across various levels and banding Knowledge of monitoring, recording and interpreting data
Desirable
Experience of writing procedural documents
Skills Essential
Problem solving skills, multi-tasking, prioritising, working to deadlines. Working accurately, data entry, interpretation, recording, analysis Computer literate, experience of healthcare software platforms Good written and verbal skills, working in a MDT etc.
Knowledge Essential
Organisational skills and attention to details. Confidentiality, patient, sensitive Awareness of patient pathways and processes
Desirable
CPD, training, desire or evidence of additional training.
Qualifications Essential
English & Maths GCSE or equivalent experience. ECDL or equivalent skills IG training
Desirable
Diploma qualification or experience Medical terminology, radiology experience Service improvement / additional courses
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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL0 4JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)