About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to take up the position of scheduler.
The post holder will join the centralised scheduling service that is responsible for booking patients in for their pre-assessment appointments and surgery at the Royal London Hospital. We have a large well-staffed centralised scheduling department responsible for booking all surgery in the three operating theatre suites at the Royal London Hospital site.
You will also work closely with speciality managers and clinicians to monitor performance and develop new approaches to meet the challenging scheduling needs that the Royal London Hospital poses over the coming years.
The Royal London Hospital is largest of six hospitals that make up Barts Health, the largest NHS Trust in the UK. The hospital is home to an internationally renowned medical school and one of the biggest children's hospitals in the UK. The hospital is also home to the London Air Ambulance providing world leading trauma and emergency care which brings its own unique challenges to scheduling.
We are located in the heart of east London, and with everything this area has to offer you are sure to find the local environment both stimulating and inspiring. Our local population has significant health needs and we are committed to changing lives, which is our trust mission statement. The range and breadth of experience to be gained from working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country.
Main duties of the job
The Band 4 Elective Scheduler plays a vital role in delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service within The Royal London Hospital. This role supports the smooth and timely coordination of elective care by organising appointments, admissions, and pre-operative requirements in line with RTT standards and Trust access policies. Acting as a key liaison between patients, clinical teams, and administrative services, the scheduler ensures clear communication and efficient workflow throughout the elective pathway. With responsibility for accurate data entry and maintaining up-to-date waiting list information on systems such as Cerner Millennium, the post-holder helps safeguard performance, safety, and utilisation of clinical capacity. By proactively addressing scheduling challenges and providing compassionate support to patients, the Band 4 Scheduler contributes meaningfully to an organised, responsive, and patient-focused elective service.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of ongoing personal development (e.g., information management, administration) Willingness to undertake further training and development
Desirable
5 GCSE's Minimum A-C including English and Maths or equivalent qualification. Training in RTT, medical terminology, or patient pathway management.
Experience Essential
Experience in a scheduling, booking, coordination, or customer facing role inside or outside the NHS, ideally experience with Cerner. Experience working in a fast paced environment where accuracy and time management are essential. Experience supporting vulnerable people, families, or service users. Previous involvement in service improvement, pathway redesign, or administrative audits. Experience working across multiple teams or supporting different specialities.
Desirable
Capable of escalating issues to operational teams where necessary The capability to communicate with all levels of clinicians to ensure a collaborative working relationship
Knowledge Essential
Competent use of the following Windows, Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Maintain IG guidelines and procedures. Flexible approach to the planning and co-ordination of patient pathways to maximize use of theatre sessions
Desirable
Understanding of elective care pathways, pre operative processes, or theatre utilisation. Awareness of the NHS Constitution and NHS value Knowledge of data quality standards within healthcare or similar high governance environments. Familiarity with national waiting time standards beyond RTT (e.g., cancer pathways, diagnostics)
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.
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Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)