IR Coordinator

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To ensure proactive co-ordination of all Interventional Radiology clinics. To ensure all referrals are forwarded to the relevant consultant immediately on receipt and then booked appropriately according to quality standards e.g. research trial time schedules, breech dates and patient treatment schedules. To liaise with the Consultant Radiologists to ensure that referrals are booked in the appropriate imaging modality. To ensure all new patients have referral letters and that any cancellations are re- booked to avoid loss of valuable slots. To liaise with GPs regarding pre procedure tests. To notify and liaise proactively with the IR Superintendent where there are capacity problems. To be responsible for booking appointments relating to IR, ensuring that any DNAs are logged on the RIS, re-booked or changed when requested following RMH and national guidelines. To establish and maintain effective communication with clinicians and other members of the MDT to support the smooth running of the Interventional Radiology clinics. To liaise with IR Superintendent, IR consultants, Radiology Nursing Sister, Medical Secretaries and Radiology Service Manager in relation to changing diagnostic clinic templates, clinic cancellations and reductions, ensuring patient appointments are re-booked within a reasonable time frame. To monitor any overbooking of Interventional Radiology sessions and where necessary liaise with medical and nursing staff to manage, referring to the IR Superintendent where there are ongoing concerns.