Orthopaedic Waiting List & Pathways Coordinator

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Waiting List Co-ordinator to manage the surgical waiting list for orthopaedics, coordinating patient pathways and ensuring treatment within RTT targets.

You will work with clinical and administrative staff across the Trust to maximise elective capacity, validate data, and monitor inpatient bookings and service demand, with emphasis on compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for scheduling patients for surgery in line with the Trust Elective Access Policy, in a way that elective capacity is maximised, and performance and activity targets are met.
• This will involve working closely with all staff in the service to ensure patients receive their treatment in clinically appropriate timescales which are (where possible) compliant with the 18-week referral to treatment (RTT) targets.
• To be actively involved in reducing waiting lists/times, including regular validation of patient data, flagging potential breaches, and facilitating any waiting list initiatives/ad hoc theatre lists.
• Ensure that any cancellations are managed in line with the relevant Trust policies and in a way that is compassionate and respectful of our patients and their needs.
• Attend and prepare documents for directorate bed meetings and departmental meetings as required.
• Monitor and collate inpatient booking data in compliance with national initiatives and information requests.
• Monitor and report on service demand and capacity, escalating any issues to the clinical lead and management team.
• Maintain a list of urgent cases to ensure patients receive treatment in clinically appropriate timescales, escalating any delays to the Consultant and management teams.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Waiting List Co-ordinator to manage the surgical waiting list for orthopaedics, coordinating patient pathways and ensuring treatment within RTT targets.

You will work with clinical and administrative staff across the Trust to maximise elective capacity, validate data, and monitor inpatient bookings and service demand, with emphasis on compassionate patient care.