About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the Booking and Scheduling Team in proactively managing theElective Inpatient Activity and Pre-Admission Services for the Trafford Elective Hub. This includes supporting the delivery of performance targets, including waiting time targets andclose monitoring of patient's pathways to enable the Trust to achieve key access targets andcompletion of clinical care pathways.Ensuring that theatre lists are scheduled to maximum capacity with the right patient cohorts andadherence to the Trusts Patient Access Policy.
The post will be based at Trafford General Hospital, within the Trafford Elective Hub.
Main duties of the job
o Ensure that Elective inpatient procedures are listed accurately, and admission dates scheduledwithin agreed inpatient waiting times and priorities.o Understanding and adhering to the Trusts Patient Access Policy, IT systems and dataprotection policies.o undertaking to use the Patient Administration System and other departmental computerised. systems. Responsible for the collection of data to meet the DoH's (Department of Health)minimum data sets for inpatients and for ensuring that complete, accurate and timely data isrecorded on the computerised systems to the highest quality standard.o Managing elective patient work queues, ensuring patients have been sent a pre-opquestionnaire, they have been cohorted and a pre-op assessment booked in good time beforeoffering a theatre dateassessment before offering an admission date for surgery.o Agreeing pre-operative assessment appointments and admission dates with patients. Also, to undertake to deal with patients who wish to change or cancel their appointments oradmission date.o Take necessary action/ escalation in response to problems where it is identified that a patient'scircumstances have the potential to breach waiting times.o Respond to any urgent referrals which get postponed. o Analysing weekly data provided by the HIVE system.o Use own initiative to foresee potential problems and report them to the Supervisor.o Ensuring cancelled patients are replaced appropriately on the theatre lists.
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.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
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A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
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Person Specification
Education, Experience and Skills Essential
Educated to GCSE standards or equivalent Experience dealing with members of the public Familiarity in an administrative procedures Working as part of a team Previous waiting list management experience Previous booking and scheduling experience Excellent communication skills Good keyboard and IT skills Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
RTT and waiting list knowledge Experience of working with a MDT Works well under pressure Compotent with Microsoft office Experience using hospital systems such as HIVE
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 Trafford Elective Hub
Moorside Road
Davyhulme
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)