Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Appointments Clerk (Band 3)

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active individual to join our radiology team. Initially the successful candidate will be responsible for day to day booking of Radiology diagnostic appointments and dealing with patients' and general queries using RIS (Radiology Information System).

We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our department. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.

This is a part time post of 35 hours per week, hours to be worked Monday - Friday

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day to day running of the Radiology appointments module including patients' and general queries.

Booking complex and routine Radiology diagnostic appointments for all modalities within Radiology using RIS (Radiology Information System) and other hospital software. Working with the Radiology admin and clinical teams taking into account any pre-arranged instructions, availability of Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and equipment following Departmental Booking guidance.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7788839

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of IT Systems

Desirable

Radiology Information System (CRIS) and/or SystmOne

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills relevant to post

Desirable

Previous experience working in healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

Maths & English GCSE 'C' (or equivalent)

Desirable

ECDL / IT qualification/RSA2 Typing or Word Processing
Completed or working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification in Business Administration.

Experience

Essential

Wide range of clerical skills
Experience of computerised systems of work.

Desirable

Experience of booking Medical appointments
Experience of using a networked computer system

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of IT Systems

Desirable

Radiology Information System (CRIS) and/or SystmOne

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills relevant to post

Desirable

Previous experience working in healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

Maths & English GCSE 'C' (or equivalent)

Desirable

ECDL / IT qualification/RSA2 Typing or Word Processing
Completed or working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification in Business Administration.

Experience

Essential

Wide range of clerical skills
Experience of computerised systems of work.

Desirable

Experience of booking Medical appointments
Experience of using a networked computer system

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)