Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

3871 - Medical Imaging Inpatient/Outpatient Booking Clerk

The closing date is 26 April 2026

Job summary

The interview date for this role is 13th May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Imaging inpatient/outpatient booking team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust. The role involves appointing patients for diagnostic imaging within a constantly developing and expanding department, appointing patients across two sites, Barnsley Hospital Trust and Barnsley Community Diagnostic Centre.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, empathy and be able to stay calm under pressure.

Previous NHS experience or a healthcare background is essential.

You will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays in addition to working hours between 9am and 5pm during the week, a flexible approach is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team booking inpatient, outpatient and GP patient examinations, prioritising bookings in accordance with local and national targets.

You will need to have a good understanding of imaging modalities, knowledge of the different types of imaging examinations performed at Barnsley and the preparation of patients for these examinations.

Familiarity with electronic systems used in imaging is essential.

You will continuously monitor requests at all stages of the booking process, seeking and updating patient information as required and escalating delays to the senior management team

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-3871i-04-2026

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glass Works

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of the workings of an NHS Radiology department, including in-depth understanding of the different modalities, what/who is involved in performing a variety of examinations and what preparation of patients is sometimes required
Expert knowledge of at least two Radiology modalities (as indicated in the list on page 3 above)
Health and Safety
Confidentiality
Risk management
Awareness of IR(ME)R requirements

Desirable

Knowledge of current health care issues
Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept as it impacts upon managing patient flow throughout the hospital

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including GCSE English & Maths
A-Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent

Desirable

ECDL

Experience

Essential

Ability and expertise in managing own workload.
Comprehensive practical experience of electronic patient record systems including each of the following:
Radiology Information System (e.g. CRIS)
Patient Administration System (PAS)
ICE
ExtraMed
Experience of Excel and the use of databases.

Desirable

Previous participation in audit
Substantial NHS or similar healthcare background

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective communication with good interpersonal skills
Team worker
Good decision making / prioritising skills; proactive
Maintain effective, accurate and efficient office systems
Flexible
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keyboard skills

Desirable

General IT skills
Negotiation and influencing skills

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of the workings of an NHS Radiology department, including in-depth understanding of the different modalities, what/who is involved in performing a variety of examinations and what preparation of patients is sometimes required
Expert knowledge of at least two Radiology modalities (as indicated in the list on page 3 above)
Health and Safety
Confidentiality
Risk management
Awareness of IR(ME)R requirements

Desirable

Knowledge of current health care issues
Understanding of the role of an Imaging dept as it impacts upon managing patient flow throughout the hospital

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including GCSE English & Maths
A-Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent

Desirable

ECDL

Experience

Essential

Ability and expertise in managing own workload.
Comprehensive practical experience of electronic patient record systems including each of the following:
Radiology Information System (e.g. CRIS)
Patient Administration System (PAS)
ICE
ExtraMed
Experience of Excel and the use of databases.

Desirable

Previous participation in audit
Substantial NHS or similar healthcare background

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective communication with good interpersonal skills
Team worker
Good decision making / prioritising skills; proactive
Maintain effective, accurate and efficient office systems
Flexible
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keyboard skills

Desirable

General IT skills
Negotiation and influencing 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)