Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Waiting List Administrator

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Job summary

We currently have a post for a Full-time Waiting List Administrator working in our expanding Endoscopy service which covers City Campus, Treatment Centre and QMC Campus.

Working full-time 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am - 20.00pm on a flexible fair share rota basis.

Endoscopy is a busy and fast paced department and while working as part of the whole team you will need to have the capability to prioritise your own workload, be confident, flexible and adaptable to varying situations in this busy environment

You will also be responsible for booking patients onto the correct waiting list within the appropriate time frame and other administrative duties which include covering our busy front facing reception area.

Main duties of the job

You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills with a soundadministrative background.

You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure. The ability to manage your time and prioritise your workload whilst remaining patient focused is essential as well as an excellent telephone manner.

You will be responsible for welcoming patients to the Endoscopy Unit covering reception duties, listing patients onto the appropriate waiting list and then contacting patients to book them an appointment within the correct timescale alongside other administrative duties. Knowledge of cancer pathway targets would be an advantage.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7061156

Job locations

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths/English Grades A-C
  • Able to use Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2/3 Business Admin

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate knowledge of waiting list processes

Desirable

  • Recent past NHS experience
  • Knowledge of waiting list processes

Communication

Essential

  • 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

  • Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries escalating as appropriate to the Waiting List Co-ordinator
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths/English Grades A-C
  • Able to use Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2/3 Business Admin

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate knowledge of waiting list processes

Desirable

  • Recent past NHS experience
  • Knowledge of waiting list processes

Communication

Essential

  • 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

  • Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries escalating as appropriate to the Waiting List Co-ordinator

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Kelly Atherden

Frances.Eyre@nhs.net

07812277443

Details

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7061156

Job locations

City Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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