Waiting List Coordinator

September 4, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Waiting List Coordinator

Company: NHS

Job description: The post holder will be part of the Waiting List team and will be responsible for the day to day compiling of waiting lists, thecoordination of scheduling patients and the effective utilisation of theatre lists. To ensure this is appropriately managed this will require processing of complex and sensitive information.The post holder will be required to manage waiting lists ensuring compliance with local and national targets and the Trust’s Patient Access Policy.The coordinator is responsible for the administrative role within the patient’s pathway from the decision to treat electively to the date of admissionMain duties of the job

  • To manage and compile the production of theatre lists, scheduling patients using agreed booking tools and processes ensuring all patients are listed in the appropriate clinical order. Actively support the waiting list supervisor and other members of the team to arrange patients to come in at short notice in the event
  • Work in conjunction with the Waiting List Supervisor to monitor and manage allocated elective waiting lists in line with the Trust policies and procedures (Administrative Guidance Notes) by use of the daily referral to treat (RTT) report to ensure that all patients are booked in chronological order and within their breach date unless clinical priority determines otherwise.

About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted02 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-8829SACJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadWillesborough AshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

  • Previous admin experience

Desirable

  • previous NHS experience

essentialEssential

  • good communication skills

Desirable

  • good IT skills

Person SpecificationSkillsEssential

  • Previous admin experience

Desirable

  • previous NHS experience

essentialEssential

  • good communication skills

Desirable

  • good IT skills

Expected salary: £24071 – 25674 per year

Location: Ashford, Kent – Willesborough, Kent

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