Waiting list officer- Centralised- Fixed term | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum/pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7177824/321-CENT-7177824-B45 |
Summary
We are #OneTeamOneOUH
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic and compassionate environment? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you!
Our clinical support patient facing administration workforce is vital to our organisation, without them our front-line Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professional cannot deliver the excellent care to our patients we strive for. As a support to our clinical workforce within the Divisions you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our hospital wards.
Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients, making you an integral part of their healthcare journey.
Centralised Recruitment:
We have adopted a centralised hiring process for administration roles in bands 2-3 and 4-5. This means you apply once and are considered for multiple positions within our organisation, saving time for both candidates and managers while accessing a broader talent pool.
This week are currently recruiting for the following Bands 4 and 5 role across the organisation:
• Waiting list officer (Band 4)- 37.5 hours per week, Fixed term (12 months), Location- Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital
When applying please:
• Include as much detail as possible in the application inc. qualifications, roles and responsibilities
• Include a supporting statement and showcase your skills and experience
• Specify if you have a strong desire to work in a certain department or role type
• Let us know if you want full time or part time work
Shortlisting will be carried out on: W/C 12th May 2025
The interview date for successful candidates will be: 20th May 2025
Please note, this vacancy may close early if there are sufficient applications.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
• 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. The post-holder will be expected to intervene where necessary to expedite appointments and procedures to avoid delays and RTT breaches.
• 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.
Please, see JD and PS attached.
This advert closes on Sunday 11 May 2025
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