Assistant Theatre Scheduler | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking enthusiastic applicants for a vital administrative role. You will assist senior schedulers in managing patient scheduling for elective surgical procedures, contributing to high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Training and support will be provided, making this a great opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated caring and compassionate qualities.
• Willingness to participate in training and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior schedulers with the smooth running of the service.
• Deliver essential administrative duties to support patient care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Ability to work within a team

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated applicants who can demonstrate caring, compassionate qualities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work within a team.

As an integral part of the team, you will assist the senior schedulers with the smooth running of the service and contribute to a high standard of patient care by delivering a range of essential administrative duties. This is a challenging and interesting role with opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and skills in scheduling patients for elective surgical procedures. We will provide full support, including training and regular appraisals, and you will benefit from working with an innovative, friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior schedulers with the smooth running of the service.
• Deliver a range of essential administrative duties to support patient care and scheduling for elective surgical procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrated caring, compassionate nature with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to participate in training and appraisals.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation. We encourage our 30,000-strong workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals and set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programs. We are also pursuing our Green Plan to enhance sustainability in healthcare.

Equality & Diversity

At MFT, we foster inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and protect health and wellbeing as we shape the future of our organisation together. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

How to Apply & Important Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide with details about the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others before submitting an application. This document also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before applying.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025