Band 4 PA/WLC | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7718492/164-7718492-VC |
Summary
Post x2 Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PA/ Waiting List Coordinator to join our excellent Elective Orthopaedics Team. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, able to accurately input data and confident in the use of technology. The successful candidate will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills.
The posts will provide cover to theEMSON Network Coordinator and provide support to the quarterly M&M meetings.
Waiting List Coordinators are responsible for the management of waiting lists on behalf of their consultants. This involves effectively managing waiting lists, outpatient clinics, patient appointments, consultant annual leave and diaries, and being the important point of contact for patients who are awaiting treatment at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Working as part of a team, the post holder will support the provision of high-quality waiting list management to consultant orthopaedic surgeons in accordance with the Trust Patient Access Policy. The Waiting List Coordinator will arrange and offer operation dates, compile theatre lists, highlight specialist equipment required and ensure theatre time is fully utilised. They are a key central role within the services and will be required to work in close liaison with consultants, pre-op teams, NHS colleagues and patients.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
· Educated to GCSE standard with passes at grade C or above for English and Maths or similar through vocational training
· Good command of the English language – both written and spoken.
· Proven clerical experience
· Experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word
· Experience of working to deadlines
Friendly and professional telephone manner
Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information written and verbally to different audiences including patients, GPs, Medical PAs, Consultants, Managers, hospital admin & clinical staff
· Must be able to handle telephone calls from distressed or angry patients or carers
· Use judgement and decision-making skills
· Self-motivated
· Must have a full understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
Demonstrates an ability to organise own work schedule
Manages time effectively
· Excellent organisational/co-ordination/work prioritisation skills
· Consistently works to a high standard
· Works within prescribed deadlines
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026