To Come In Officer | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for two highly motivated individuals to join the Admissions booking team at Wrightington Hospital. We are looking to recruit for two fixed term contracts until End of March 2025

Please note the vacancy may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applicants

Please be aware that if you are successful you will be required to present original certificates for all of the qualifications which you hold (as listed on your application) in order to demonstrate that you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview stage and during the onboarding checks.

To be operationally responsible for the management of elective specialist orthopedic admissions. Ensuring records are retrieved and prepared for the admission function. Delivering a quality and timely admissions service for patients admitted to Wrightington Hospital in line with the Trust access policy.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

• Plan, organise and tailor specialist in-patient caseload for the consultant.


• Analyze and gather diagnostics, pre-operative and theatre information to support eligibility for


• Co-ordinate activities for assessment with the relevant clinical teams and conduct one-to-one meetings with consultant teams to agree TCI operation lists.


• Ensure Consultant Management Reports are kept up-to-date and queries therefor are dealt with in a timely manner i.e. checking TCI eligibility, specialist theatre kit ordering etc…


• Responsible for Direct Booking of Consultant Operation lists/Ward Admissions and informing Clinical Teams of progress.


• Liaise with Medical Secretaries regarding Consultant availability; additions to the waiting list ensuring replacement of cancellations are made to achieve full capacity. Identify bed availability for admissions in liaison with other relevant Departments


• Responsible for selecting patients for admission, ensuring all Access Policies and Procedures are complied with in order to allow all theatre sessions.


• Liaise with Theatre staff regarding availability of Specialist Equipment required for patients.


• Liaise with the Bone Co-Ordinator regarding patient admission.


• Provide advice and guidance to patients regarding their admission details


• Deal and direct all patient/client enquiries and correspondence to relevant departments in a timely manner.
  
  To Come In Officer | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust