Waiting List & Theatre Scheduler

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Waiting List & Procedures Clerk to manage waiting lists and theatre schedules, ensuring efficient patient pathways and adherence to NHS protocols.

The role requires strong communication, governance awareness, and IT skills, with exposure to Quadramed and 18-week RTT processes, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with Quadramed and Waiting List processes.
• Experience in theatre scheduling.
• Customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a large workload.
• Understanding of Information Governance and Data Quality.
• Experience in Health Records, Waiting List and Booking Service functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage waiting lists and theatre schedules for consultants.
• Maintain confidentiality and governance compliance.
• Liaise with clinicians and managers to meet targets.
• Ensure effective theatre utilisation and patient preparation.
• Update and verify waiting list data and RTT compliance.
• Rotate within the team to maintain a skilled workforce.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Operational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent

Microsoft Windows proficiency

Tools

Quadramed

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Waiting List & Procedures Clerk to manage waiting lists and theatre schedules, ensuring efficient patient pathways and adherence to NHS protocols.

The role requires strong communication, governance awareness, and IT skills, with exposure to Quadramed and 18-week RTT processes, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered service delivery.