Administration Manager in Radiology

Job overview

An exciting management opportunity within the Radiology administrative and clerical team has become available at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

The Administration Manager will be responsible for the provision of operational and day to day management of clerical and administration services within the radiology directorate alongside senior operational and administrative colleagues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to build on existing leadership and management skills.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an exceptional candidate. If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy being part of a busy team, are hard-working, organised, adaptable and flexible and are looking to build on your supervisory skills/further your career in management we want to hear from you.

The post holder will also be responsible for assuring National Guidelines associated with diagnostic bookings are met, efficient and accurate clerical work is carried out by all staff whilst making recommendations for a more effective delivery of services, management liaison with GPs, patients and other hospital staff in respect of radiological investigations.

The post holder will be expected to be available to work at any MTW site as required.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information or alternatively contact [email protected]

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent OR 5 years’ experience in a commensurate position

• Evidence of further education

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to communicate effectively with staff of all grades
• Define and maintain high standards
• Excellent organisational skills
• Management, leadership & teaching skills.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to support colleagues and work effectively as part of a team
• Good time management skills

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ previous work in a management / supervisory position
• Extensive Previous work in an administrative role.
• Previous work supervisory/management experience in Radiology or a similar service

• Thorough knowledge of Radiological procedures
• Management Qualification
• Extensive NHS / Healthcare experience

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

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Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!