Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology department for a Theatre Scheduler. The role is to pro-actively manage and maintain a comprehensive record of patients waiting for elective admission, both day case and inpatient on the Patient Administration System (PAS). The post holder will be responsible for the production and organisation of theatre lists, arranging and contacting patients for pre-operative assessment and for admission. The Theatre Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all theatre lists in conjunction with the relevant Consultants.Excellent accuracy, organisational and communication skills are essential for this post, liaising with both the general public and colleagues including Consultant level and theatre staff etc. The ability to work under pressure and to use one's own initiative is also essential in this role. A knowledge of RTT validation and excel experience is also desirable. Main duties of the job To proactively manage the efficient scheduling of inpatient and day case procedures across the sub-division. Key responsibilities include adding patients to the waiting list, scheduling patients into appropriate theatre slots within RTT targets, support and report to Support Manager/Service Manager and escalate issues appropriately. The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to exercise sound judgement and will be required to use decision making skills. About us Mid Cheshire is unique as it is an organisation where you cannot only wrap your arms around it and truly feel part of a "work family", but there is also plenty of scale to have a broad and rewarding job and career. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-S&C-VIN-5875 Job locations MCHFT Middlewich Road CREWE CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities To proactively manage the efficient scheduling of inpatient and day case procedures across the sub-division. Key responsibilities include adding patients to the waiting list, scheduling patients into appropriate theatre slots within RTT targets, support and report to Support Manager/Service Manager and escalate issues appropriately. The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to exercise sound judgement and will be required to use decision making skills. Job description Job responsibilities To proactively manage the efficient scheduling of inpatient and day case procedures across the sub-division. Key responsibilities include adding patients to the waiting list, scheduling patients into appropriate theatre slots within RTT targets, support and report to Support Manager/Service Manager and escalate issues appropriately. The post holder will be required to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to exercise sound judgement and will be required to use decision making skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GSCE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics Keyboard skills Desirable NVQ in customer care or equivalent experience. Skills Essential Excellent administrative and organisation skills Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Skills Essential Knowledge of practices for waiting list management Person Specification Qualifications Essential GSCE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics Keyboard skills Desirable NVQ in customer care or equivalent experience. Skills Essential Excellent administrative and organisation skills Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Skills Essential Knowledge of practices for waiting list management 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address MCHFT Middlewich Road CREWE CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)