Urology Theatre Scheduler
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Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Urology department for a Theatre Scheduler.
The role is to pro-actively manage and maintain a comprehensive record of patients waiting for elective admission, both day case and inpatient on the Patient Administration System (PAS).
The post holder will be responsible for the production and organisation of theatre lists, arranging and contacting patients for pre-operative assessment and for admission. The Theatre Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all theatre lists in conjunction with the relevant Consultants.Excellent accuracy, organisational and communication skills are essential for this post, liaising with both the general public and colleagues including Consultant level and theatre staff etc. The ability to work under pressure and to use one's own initiative is also essential in this role. A knowledge of RTT validation and excel experience is also desirable.
Main duties of the job
To proactively manage the efficient scheduling of inpatient and day case procedures across the sub-division. Key responsibilities include adding patients to the waiting list, scheduling patients into appropriate theatre slots within RTT targets, support and report to Support Manager/Service Manager and escalate issues appropriately.
The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to exercise sound judgement and will be required to use decision making skills.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
30 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-S&C-6929422
Job locations
MCHFT
Middlewich Road
CREWE
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MCHFT
Middlewich Road
CREWE
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
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