Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Outpatient Coordinator

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic operational team within the acute site outpatient department during a pivotal phase of transformation. You will play a crucial role in implementing and managing our new clinic room booking system, "Bookwise," which is designed to enhance efficiency and maximise room utilisation across our services.

As a key member of this new team, you will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure the successful deployment of the system, contribute to process improvements, and support our commitment to delivering high-quality care.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we navigate this important change in our organisation.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver high-quality administrative support to ensure smooth operations.
  • Interact courteously and professionally with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders, while adhering to established service guidelines and standards.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of all clinic room bookings and regularly communicate this information to the nursing teams.
  • Communicate consistently with clinical and nursing teams in the clinics to inform them of any issues that may affect clinic operations.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members on the scheduling and cancellation of clinic rooms.
  • Management of Bookwise database
  • Management of Bookwise System
  • Excellent IT Skills
  • Verify the availability of clinics using the 'Bookwise' system.
  • Notify the outpatient Operational team of any discrepancies encountered.
  • Keep 'Bookwise' spreadsheet updated, collaborating with the team to manage available clinic rooms based on the 6;4;2 principle.
  • Work with the Operations Manager on future clinic space planning.
  • Ensure the waiting list for clinic rooms is accurate and up to date.
  • Process booking requests daily by accepting or declining them through the online system.
  • Conduct audits of clinic space usage.
  • Prepare and compile the monthly 'Did Not Attend' report.
  • Participate in weekly 'Bookwise' meetings with clinical administration teams.
  • Educate members of the TSDFT team on accessing and using the 'Bookwise' booking system.
  • Perform any additional administrative duties as assigned by the Operational Manager

About us

Why Work With Us

You will be joining the trust at an exciting and changing time, The Outpatient Operations Team is newly established and will be dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of outpatient services within Torbay & South Devon Foundation Trust. Our team collaborates closely with healthcare professionals across various specialties to optimise resource allocation and enhance patient experience.

By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we aim to reduce wait times and enhance service delivery in the outpatient setting. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting operational excellence and delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7153455-A&C

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Daily Communication: Engage with colleagues throughout the trust to coordinate clinic room usage based on the 6;4;2 booking principle.

Collaboration: Build strong relationships and work closely with operational managers, practice managers, and clinicians to optimize outpatient room usage and manage bookings efficiently.

Information Sharing: Convey medical and social information to relevant stakeholders through various communications channels, including telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions. Ensure that all information is handled confidentially, sensitively, and professionally, adhering to data protection and information governance policies.

Verbal Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals daily, including:

Consultants and their teams

Nursing staff

Clerical personnel

Managerial staff at the Directorate level

Members of the public

General Practitioners practices

Locum medical agencies

Other hospitals, both within and outside the district.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Daily Communication: Engage with colleagues throughout the trust to coordinate clinic room usage based on the 6;4;2 booking principle.

Collaboration: Build strong relationships and work closely with operational managers, practice managers, and clinicians to optimize outpatient room usage and manage bookings efficiently.

Information Sharing: Convey medical and social information to relevant stakeholders through various communications channels, including telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions. Ensure that all information is handled confidentially, sensitively, and professionally, adhering to data protection and information governance policies.

Verbal Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals daily, including:

Consultants and their teams

Nursing staff

Clerical personnel

Managerial staff at the Directorate level

Members of the public

General Practitioners practices

Locum medical agencies

Other hospitals, both within and outside the district.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in administration
  • Proven improvement service skills

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of computerised systems
  • Experience of working with PC and Spreadsheets
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in administration
  • Proven improvement service skills

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of computerised systems
  • Experience of working with PC and Spreadsheets

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager

Michelle Collins

michelle.collins7@nhs.net

07947602301

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7153455-A&C

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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