Job summary
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a new Elective Scheduling & Admin Manager to join the Long Term, Urgent, Cancer and Community Directorate at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT).
This role will supportfrontline delivery of planned secondary care to patients, by providing high-quality oversight of teams & processes related to bookings, rostering and administration.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for an organised, proactive individual with strong leadership and communication skills, along with a keen eye for detail and line management experience. Join us and play a vital role in supporting direct patient care.
As part of the role, you will also be responsible for the line management of designated administrative teams, supporting staff development and maintaining high standards of performance, thereby ensuring patients receive timely diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate's portfolio willfocus on the safe delivery of Endoscopy and Gastroenterology services, so experience in the above would be beneficial. Portfolios may be subject to change in future. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate's portfolio willfocus on the safe delivery of Endoscopy and Gastroenterology services, so experience in the above would be beneficial. Portfolios may be subject to change in future. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or relevant experience.
- Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership/management
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of wait list management and best practice around patient access
- Understanding of NHS expectations, including elective & cancer related performance metrics
- Ability to interpret, evaluate and translate information from a variety of sources and systems, with experience in identifying anomalies / trends and acting on these.
- Experience equivalent to degree-level education in managing a team/service
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team within a NHS or public sector organisation
- Experience and knowledge of leading audits including planning, data extraction, reporting and presentation
- Experience of coordinating eRosters for Medical and Non-Medical staff
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology
- Knowledge of eRostering systems and processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or relevant experience.
- Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership/management
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of wait list management and best practice around patient access
- Understanding of NHS expectations, including elective & cancer related performance metrics
- Ability to interpret, evaluate and translate information from a variety of sources and systems, with experience in identifying anomalies / trends and acting on these.
- Experience equivalent to degree-level education in managing a team/service
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team within a NHS or public sector organisation
- Experience and knowledge of leading audits including planning, data extraction, reporting and presentation
- Experience of coordinating eRosters for Medical and Non-Medical staff
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology
- Knowledge of eRostering systems and processes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
