Theatre Scheduling Lead - Clinical Operations

Cromwell Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Free health assessments

Wagestream wages access

Job summary

Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Clinical Scheduling Coordinator to oversee theatre and angio bookings, ensuring clinical appropriateness and efficient utilisation of slots. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management within a hospital setting.

You will coordinate complex scheduling, liaise with consultants, anaesthetists and support services, and contribute to capacity planning and process improvements to enhance patient access and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult), Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or equivalent healthcare professional qualification.
• Current registration with the NMC, HCPC or relevant professional body.
• Experience working within a healthcare, hospital or clinical environment.
• Experience coordinating complex bookings, patient pathways or multi-stakeholder administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Theatre and Angio scheduling activities across the hospital.
• Review and assess booking requests, ensuring all requirements are met prior to scheduling.
• Support the allocation, optimisation and utilisation of theatre and procedure slots.
• Coordinate urgent and short-notice cases, ensuring timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex scheduling queries and operational issues.
• Liaise closely with consultants, consultant PAs, practice managers, theatre teams and clinical support services.
• Coordinate requirements including anaesthetists, perfusionists, radiology support, specialist equipment and theatre resources.
• Lead and contribute to capacity reviews, utilisation monitoring and forward planning activities.
• Support service improvements, scheduling process enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to performance monitoring, governance activities and revenue optimisation through effective scheduling practices.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Nurse/ODP qualification

Tools

Compucare

Job description

Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Clinical Scheduling Coordinator to oversee theatre and angio bookings, ensuring clinical appropriateness and efficient utilisation of slots. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management within a hospital setting.

You will coordinate complex scheduling, liaise with consultants, anaesthetists and support services, and contribute to capacity planning and process improvements to enhance patient access and safety.