North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Booker - Peterborough

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Job summary

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in healthcare?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Booker to join our Maternity, Gynaecology and Breast Division. In this vital role, you will work closely with consultants and medical staff, ensuring an efficient and high-quality administrative service that directly impacts patient care.

Please note this post may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive, high-quality, and efficient theatre scheduling service for Consultant Surgeons.
Manage day-to-day workload independently, prioritizing tasks and resolving issues promptly as directed by the Theatre Coordinator.
Contact patients to inform them of procedure dates and refer them to the relevant clinical team for additional information if needed.
Ensure that patients receive their surgical interventions within appropriate timeframes based on clinical need and Trust priorities, and book perioperative assessments in advance of surgery.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

176-M-6907352

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough PE3 9GZ

Peterborough

PE39GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for a full list of duties and further information regarding the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for a full list of duties and further information regarding the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Good general education, preferably English Language to GCSE (or equivalent)
NVQ 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Previous administrative experience

Desirable

Experience of using Careflow (Patient Administration System) database, e-track, Evolve, Epro/Scrik, Anglia ICE and Somerset.
Experience of working in the NHS

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good Written and verbal communication
Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
Competent in using MS Office including Excel spreadsheets

Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible and responsive to change
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Good general education, preferably English Language to GCSE (or equivalent)
NVQ 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Previous administrative experience

Desirable

Experience of using Careflow (Patient Administration System) database, e-track, Evolve, Epro/Scrik, Anglia ICE and Somerset.
Experience of working in the NHS

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good Written and verbal communication
Ability to adhere to policies and procedures
Competent in using MS Office including Excel spreadsheets

Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible and responsive to change
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough PE3 9GZ

Peterborough

PE39GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough PE3 9GZ

Peterborough

PE39GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)