Lead Elective Surgery Admissions & Care Coordination

NHS Jobs; Orpington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Surgery Lead for Elective Admissions/SAAU to oversee administrative processes and patient pathways.

You will coordinate referrals, schedule appointments and diagnostics, prepare MDT information and respond to patient and GP queries with empathy, ensuring timely communication across clinical teams.

Leading the administrative team, you will monitor waiting lists, manage bookings and protect patient experience in line with Trust values.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare administration and patient liaison.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative team activities within surgery department.
• Receive and register referrals and book or reschedule appointments.
• Monitor patient pathways to prevent delays and breaches.
• Prepare information for MDT meetings and clinics.
• Procure items related to admissions and liaise with theatres for equipment.

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Surgery Lead for Elective Admissions/SAAU to oversee administrative processes and patient pathways.

You will coordinate referrals, schedule appointments and diagnostics, prepare MDT information and respond to patient and GP queries with empathy, ensuring timely communication across clinical teams.

Leading the administrative team, you will monitor waiting lists, manage bookings and protect patient experience in line with Trust values.