Waiting List Co-Ordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a Waiting List Coordinator to support the administrative function within the Cardiothoracic Services at the Northern General Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced and expanding outpatient department.
The successful candidate will have a methodical approach to work, be extremely well organised and have a flexible attitude incorporating the Trust PROUD values. With a clear understanding of patient confidentiality as well as a background in an administrative setting this post would ideally suit an individual wanting to further their experience in waiting list management. Previous waiting list coordination experience would be advantageous. Effective computer skills are essential along with experience of using a hospital computer system.
To work as part of the scheduling team ensuring designated outpatient clinical activity and outpatient waiting lists are managed efficiently and effectively in line with both national and local standards and the workload is managed in a timely and accurate manner.
Working hours/pattern: 22.5 hours a week - Core Hours 8am and 5pm, To facilitate and manage patients on a waiting list and liaise with administration teams to ensure patients are then managed through their treatment pathway within the 18 week standard and cancer pathways.
To manage and maintain the Directorate waiting lists (lists as defined by the Service Manager) on a regular basis and ensure all patients are being appropriately listed for treatment within the Trust Access Policy.

Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.