Elective Admissions Coordinator — Theatre Scheduling

NHS Jobs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Elective Admissions Officer to join the MSK Waiting List Team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The role involves managing consultant waiting lists, booking theatre sessions, arranging pre-assessments, and supporting patient pathways to ensure timely access to care.

You will need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong IT skills with MS Office, and excellent communication. Interview date: 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level qualification or experience.
• Previous administration experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Operational Experience of Waiting List Management Processes.
• Customer service and call handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated consultant waiting lists and coordinate booking of theatre sessions.
• Support efficient utilisation of theatre capacity and patient pathways.
• Arrange pre-assessment appointments and perform general administrative duties.
• Liaise with consultants and management teams with professional communication.
• Maintain data quality and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Elective Admissions Officer to join the MSK Waiting List Team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The role involves managing consultant waiting lists, booking theatre sessions, arranging pre-assessments, and supporting patient pathways to ensure timely access to care.

You will need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong IT skills with MS Office, and excellent communication. Interview date: 19 October 2026.