Theatre Scheduler

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic scheduler to join the team at Royal London Hospital. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient scheduling for patient appointments and surgeries, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have NHS experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term role with a salary range of £33,094 to £36,195 per annum.

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant ongoing personal development in information management or administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Division.
• Two years NHS experience in a role using CRS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure provision of a comprehensive and efficient booking and scheduling service for patients.
• Adhere to the Trust’s Access policy and local access targets.
• Develop efficient systems of work for good patient communication.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Administration

Empathy

Education

5 GCSEs minimum A-C including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to take up the position of scheduler to cover maternity leave. The post holder will join the centralised scheduling service responsible for booking patients in for their pre-assessment appointments and surgery at the Royal London Hospital. The department books all surgery in the three operating theatre suites at the Royal London Hospital site. You will work closely with speciality managers and clinicians to monitor performance and develop new approaches to meet scheduling challenges at the Royal London Hospital.

The Royal London Hospital is the largest of six hospitals that make up Barts Health, the largest NHS Trust in the UK, supporting a community of over 1.2 million people. It is home to an internationally renowned medical school, one of the UK’s biggest children’s hospitals, and the London Air Ambulance, which adds scheduling challenges due to high trauma and emergency care demand.

Details

• Date posted: 15 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum inc
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 259-7483203RLH
• Job location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Job Description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job include ensuring provision of a comprehensive and efficient booking and scheduling service for patients, adhering to the Trust’s Access policy and local access targets. The role requires developing efficient and effective systems of work to ensure patients experience good communication, choice and a personal and responsive service. A consistent approach across the trust will be described by standard operating procedures (SOP) including timescales to be adhered to.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care. We strive to live by our WeCare values and promote inclusion and an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of relevant ongoing personal development in information management or administration

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs minimum A-C including English and Maths or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Two years NHS experience in a role using CRS
• RTT knowledge and experience or equivalent administrative competence
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Division
• Ability to communicate empathetically with patients regarding their treatment and procedures
• Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner

Desirable

• Capability to communicate with all levels of clinicians to ensure a collaborative working relationship
• Ability to escalate issues to operational teams where necessary

Important Statements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. See the UK Visas and Immigration website for details. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available.

Employer details

Barts Health NHS Trust
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR

Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk