Waiting List Administrator - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Band 3:

Main area

Maternity

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Grade

Band 3

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Contract

Permanent

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Hours

Full time hours per week

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Job ref

Site

City Campus

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Town

Nottingham

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Salary
- £21,730 - £23,177 per annum
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Salary period

Yearly

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Closing

02/02/2023 23:59
Job overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Waiting List Administrator within the Maternity Department. This role will be based at City Campus however cross site working may be required. You will assist in the continued roll out and implementation of a new digital booking process for all Elective C-Sections and induction of Labour._
You will be responsible for supporting the Waiting List Coordinator in managing and maintaining the waiting lists across both sites. This is a new role so will give the successful applicant the ability to shape this role going forward and be part of ongoing changes within the Maternity Service._

Main duties of the job:

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

As part of a team, the post holder will support the Planned Elective Activity Coordinator for the management of the inpatient planned activity lists and Induction of labour at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, in accordance with Government Access Targets and Trust's Access Policy.

You will work with the Planned Elective Activity Coordinator ensuring that there is an efficient and effective use of available resources at all times.

You will book elective TCI dates and associated pre-operative assessment clinics and transport.

The post holder will also play a key central role within the service and is required to work in close liaison with NHS colleagues, patients and the general public.

Working for our organisation:

This is a busy and fast paced department where no two days are the same. It's challenging but rewarding work

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
Adding/removing patients to the NUH waiting list and co-ordinating/booking their admission to hospital, using hospital IT systems e.g. Medway PAS

Working to agreed protocols to negotiate patient admissions for inpatient and day surgery procedures and minor procedure treatments.

Ensure all relevant patient information is recorded on the Trust's IT systems and updated accordingly in line with Trust Access Policy and Procedures

Ensure adherence to the Trust Waiting List Policy with regard to National and Trust Targets for waiting times

Provide non-clinical advice regarding hospital admission to patients seeking further advice from the Consultants or lead nurses as required

Liaise with clinical staff to ensure the availability of any specialist equipment as required.

Ensure any patients who have not responded to letters, or do not attend pre-operative assessment clinics are contacted in line with the Trust Waiting List Policy.

Work flexibly and provide cross cover for colleagues in the Directorate.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities, which may reasonably be required.

Deputise for the Waiting List Co-ordinator where appropriate

Person specification:

Training & Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Good command of the English language both written and spoken. GCSE Level or equivalent standard in Maths/English

Desirable criteria:

Experience of hospital systems such as MEDWAY PAS,, NOTIS and Medical Office.

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrate knowledge of waiting list processes
Recent past NHS experience

Desirable criteria:

Demonstrate knowledge of the Trust's Patient Access Policy

Communication:

Essential criteria:

Ability to develop good working relationships at all levels in a hospital environment
Ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of people including patients
Ability to priorities work and use initiative

Judgement skills:

Essential criteria:

Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries escalating as appropriate to the Waiting List Coordinator

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy:

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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