Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Imaging Booking & Scheduling Coordinator

The closing date is 01 May 2026

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Job summary

The role can be based at either the Manchester Royal Infirmary or Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team of booking officers who are responsible for providing a comprehensive and patient-orientated service dealing with imaging orders across a range of modalities for cancer and none cancer related reasons; supporting timely management aligned to Trust and National guidelines. The booking and scheduling team are cross site based and the team currently operate 7 days between the hours of 8am and 8pm on a rota basis.

This is a multi-skilled role, and the post holder will be expected to rotate on a regular basis within different areas/modalities. The team are also responsible for running checks aligned to HIVE to ensure internal targets are met and orders are managed within HIVE as expected.

The team are supported by an assistant and a waiting list manager per modality who support initial training and guide on day-to-day expectations.

Main duties of the job

On a rota basis to book and schedule aligned to referrer order priority for an extensive range of imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety is a consideration in all we do - this will require discussion for some procedures relating to general health conditions and medications which maybe contraindicated.

Validate orders against clinical indication - at times amending orders to reflect expected delivery times.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-7945356-RL4-C

Job locations

MRI or Wythenshawe Hospital

M13 9WL or M23 9LT

Manchester

M13 9WL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download sectionand once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download sectionand once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMaths & English GSCE or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication skills
  • oAble to work effectively in a busy office environment
  • oOrganisational skills - ability to manage time well
  • oSuccessful experience in customer relations role; face to face and telephone
  • oAble to work flexibly and meet deadlines

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in Healthcare setting
  • oAbility to share knowledge and support training of staff

Knowledge

Essential

  • oComputer literate

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of NHS waiting lists and associated KPIs
  • oAwareness of hospital environments
  • oUnderstanding of medical/radiology terminology
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMaths & English GSCE or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

  • oExcellent communication skills
  • oAble to work effectively in a busy office environment
  • oOrganisational skills - ability to manage time well
  • oSuccessful experience in customer relations role; face to face and telephone
  • oAble to work flexibly and meet deadlines

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in Healthcare setting
  • oAbility to share knowledge and support training of staff

Knowledge

Essential

  • oComputer literate

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of NHS waiting lists and associated KPIs
  • oAwareness of hospital environments
  • oUnderstanding of medical/radiology terminology

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MRI or Wythenshawe Hospital

M13 9WL or M23 9LT

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MRI or Wythenshawe Hospital

M13 9WL or M23 9LT

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Imaging Operations Manager

Jill Nixon

Jill.nixon@mft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-7945356-RL4-C

Job locations

MRI or Wythenshawe Hospital

M13 9WL or M23 9LT

Manchester

M13 9WL


Supporting documents

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