Elective Scheduling & Administration Manager

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Elective Scheduling & Admin Manager in Harrogate to oversee administrative teams and ensure high-quality patient care. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. You will support staff development and maintain high performance standards while managing key processes related to bookings and rostering. If you thrive in a proactive environment where you can directly impact patient services, this position is for you.

Benefits

Employee Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Counseling services

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Experience in line management is essential.
• Ability to maintain high standards in administration.

Responsibilities

• Line management of designated administrative teams.
• Staff development and performance maintenance.
• Oversight of bookings, rostering, and administration processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview

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 support frontline delivery of planned secondary care to patients, by providing high-quality oversight of teams & processes related to bookings, rostering and administration. We are 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 HDFT

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!

Key Responsibilities

Line management of designated administrative teams.

Staff development and maintaining high standards of performance.

High-quality oversight of bookings, rostering and administration processes.

What We Offer

• 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.

Important Notes

• 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.