Job summary
We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our Ophthalmology Directorate, thriving in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the NHS and a solid understanding of the 18-week Pathway. Strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to perform well under pressure as a key team player are essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is one of a team responsible for effectively managing the smooth coordination of the Inpatient waiting list service for Ophthalmology and ensuring that elective targets in relation to the inpatient waiting times, pre-operative and post-operative are met in both a consistent and timely manner.
The post holder will be responsible for the validation of the Trusts' patient tracking list (PTL) and will inform the Clinical Teams and Waiting List Team Leader of any capacity issues identifying patients that cannot be treated within the Cancer Access and 18 week Referral to treatment (RTT) targets.
About us
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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive registration of patient records and clinical details for pre-assessment appointments and elective admissions are added onto EPR in a timely manner, according to the Trusts Elective Access Policy and Data Quality.
- The post holder will ensure that all patients are added to the Inpatient Waiting List within 24 hours from any decision to treat.
- Consistent management of Consultant theatre schedules ensuring theatre lists are booked in line with the Trust Elective Access Policy.
- Ensure that the appropriate action is taken following both patient and hospital cancellations, such that the utilisation of elective theatre capacity is maximised.
- Ensure that the patients 18 week RTT pathway is correct on EPR before undertaking any changes.
- To ensure that the Admitted RTT Validation patient list is fully validated each month.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive registration of patient records and clinical details for pre-assessment appointments and elective admissions are added onto EPR in a timely manner, according to the Trusts Elective Access Policy and Data Quality.
- The post holder will ensure that all patients are added to the Inpatient Waiting List within 24 hours from any decision to treat.
- Consistent management of Consultant theatre schedules ensuring theatre lists are booked in line with the Trust Elective Access Policy.
- Ensure that the appropriate action is taken following both patient and hospital cancellations, such that the utilisation of elective theatre capacity is maximised.
- Ensure that the patients 18 week RTT pathway is correct on EPR before undertaking any changes.
- To ensure that the Admitted RTT Validation patient list is fully validated each month.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C
Desirable
- NVQ4 IT qualifications (obtained or working towards)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems including;
- Excellent diary maintenance scheduling skills
- An understanding of inpatient waiting list management NHS experience
- An understanding of Elective Access Referral to Treatment Pathways
Desirable
- Trust's Elective Access Policy EPR Experience
Specific aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach to team work and working hours
- Evidence of team working/ building and leading
Desirable
- Evidence of team working Evidence of team building
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C
Desirable
- NVQ4 IT qualifications (obtained or working towards)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems including;
- Excellent diary maintenance scheduling skills
- An understanding of inpatient waiting list management NHS experience
- An understanding of Elective Access Referral to Treatment Pathways
Desirable
- Trust's Elective Access Policy EPR Experience
Specific aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach to team work and working hours
- Evidence of team working/ building and leading
Desirable
- Evidence of team working Evidence of team building
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Level Lg1 John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU
Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
