228268 Waiting List Manager (AJM)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The remit of this post is to manage the Waiting List Team, responsible for which currently sits within Health Records across NHS Lothian. This is a key post, established to implement and manage monitoring and administrative systems to achieve NHS Lothian waiting time targets.

Responsible for undertaking systems analysis to enable planning and delivery of waiting list targets and guarantees.

To work with the Bed Management Team to ensure that all elective activity is maintained as much as possible when bed shortages occur.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification.