Job summary To work in an Inpatient Access Team environment to provide a professional efficient and effective centralised booking service for a variety of theatre sessions. Using initiative to ensure that patients are booked in line with local and national access targets. Plan, organise and prioritise own workload, while accepting direction and delegation from Consultant Level, Inpatient Access Supervisor/ Deputy Divisional Director of Operations-Corporate Services working pattern Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 9.00 am - 5pm PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Inpatient Access team. The Inpatient Access Administrators provide a focal point for inpatients and are responsible for booking a variety of theatre sessions across the trust. You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions. You must have a flexible approach and possess effective communication skills. You must be a confident, diplomatic, team player who will thrive in a busy environment. Knowledge of the Patient Administration System is vital in this frontline role to provide support in the smooth running of this office. For further information please contact Jayne Harris 01922 721172 ext 6835 About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 407-SURGERY-6990932 Job locations Walsall Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities To work in an Inpatient Access Team environment to provide a professional efficient and effective centralised booking service for a variety of theatre sessions. Using initiative to ensure that patients are booked in line with local and national access targets. Plan, organise and prioritise own workload, while accepting direction and delegation from Consultant Level, Inpatient Access Supervisor/ Deputy Divisional Director of OperationsCorporate Services For further details / informal visits contact: Name Jayne Harris Job title Elective Access Manager Email address jayne.harriswalsallhealthcare.nhs.uk Telephone number 01922 721172 Additional contact information For further information or an informal visit please contact Jayne Harris Job description Job responsibilities To work in an Inpatient Access Team environment to provide a professional efficient and effective centralised booking service for a variety of theatre sessions. Using initiative to ensure that patients are booked in line with local and national access targets. Plan, organise and prioritise own workload, while accepting direction and delegation from Consultant Level, Inpatient Access Supervisor/ Deputy Divisional Director of OperationsCorporate Services For further details / informal visits contact: Name Jayne Harris Job title Elective Access Manager Email address jayne.harriswalsallhealthcare.nhs.uk Telephone number 01922 721172 Additional contact information For further information or an informal visit please contact Jayne Harris Person Specification Experience with patient management Systems Essential oExperience with patient management systems oPrevious Office experience Good standard level of Education (2 GCSE's or equivalent Essential Good standard level of education (2 GCSE's or equivalent) Good Keyboard, IT and administration skills Essential Good keyboard, IT and administrative skills - good communication skills Desirable customer care skills Person Specification Experience with patient management Systems Essential oExperience with patient management systems oPrevious Office experience Good standard level of Education (2 GCSE's or equivalent Essential Good standard level of education (2 GCSE's or equivalent) Good Keyboard, IT and administration skills Essential Good keyboard, IT and administrative skills - good communication skills Desirable customer care skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Walsall Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)