Waiting List Coordinator - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Band 4Main area
- Elective Orthopaedics, Division of Surgery, Nottingham NUH Trust
Grade
- Band 4
Contract
- Permanent
Hours
- Full time hours per week (Mon
- Fri)
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Site
- City Campus
Town
- Nottingham
Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 Per Annum
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Salary period
- Yearly
Closing
- 17/01/2023 23:59Job overview
You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player, with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will have a good understanding of the 18 week RTT pathway and Patient Access Policy.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of patient confidentiality, and be able to remain calm under pressure.
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.
Responsible for management and accurate validation of consultant waiting lists in line with 18 week RTT, maintaining accurate records to ensure all admissions for elective procedures are outcome and completed on Medway PAS, in line with Trust Access Policy.
Liaise with clinicians regarding appropriate scheduling of patients such as case mix together with other key information to ensure the full utilisation of theatre lists.
Responsible for identifying potential breaches against Trust waiting list targets, and taking timely and appropriate action to avoid the breach, including 28 day for cancelled ops.
NUH has a set of values and behaviours to improve the experience for our patients and our staff (We are here for you).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Responsible for adding/removing patients to the NUH waiting list and co-ordinating/booking admission to hospital, using hospital IT systems, e.g. Medway PAS/Bluespier
Act as the first point of contact within the Trust for patients who have enquiries regarding admission details and waiting list queries, liaising either in person and telephone.
Responsible for management and accurate validation of consultant waiting lists in line with 18 week RTT targets, maintaining accurate records to ensure all admissions for elective procedures are outcome and completed on Medway PAS, in line with Trust Access Policy.
Manage waiting list to ensure patients are added to appropriate waiting lists using hospital IT systems in accordance with Trust Access policies.
Arrange transport for patient admission where required.
Book HDU/ITU/PICU beds are required following correct protocol.
Working to agreed protocols to negotiate patient admissions for inpatient and day surgery procedures and minor procedure treatments.
Provide appropriate confirmation letter to patient, along with any relevant supporting information.
Responsible for amending patient information and admission requirements in line with pre-operative assessment information/findings.
Provide non-clinical advice regarding patient admission process seeking further advice from the Consultants or lead nurses as required.
Liaise with clinicians regarding appropriate scheduling of patients such as case mix together with other key information to ensure the full utilisation of theatre lists.
Responsible for identifying potential breaches against Trust waiting list targets, and taking timely and appropriate action to avoid the breach, including 28 day for cancelled ops.
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.
Responsible for production of accurate theatre lists for scheduling meetings, attend said theatre meetings, and undertake all required follow up actions.
Participate in team, professional and personal develop
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