Anaesthetic & Theatre Performance Officer
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Manchester
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
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We are seeking a dedicated Anaesthetic and Theatre Performance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient utilisation of anaesthetic and theatre resources, playing a key role in providing timely treatment for surgical patients. You will work closely with Service Managers, medical staff, ward managers, and The Christie Private Care Clinic to ensure patient care aligns with key performance indicators (KPIs) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) targets.
The post is fixed term for 12 months and is full time, 37.5 hours per week.
COVID Vaccine is not essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitor cancelled operations and admissions, supporting Service Managers to ensure timely treatment in line with RTT targets.
2. Ensure accurate reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and adherence to patient access targets and quality standards.
3. Collaborate with medical staff, ward managers, and The Christie Private Care Clinic to coordinate planned elective admissions and align duty rosters with activity levels.
4. Lead the modernisation of processes and systems to enhance service delivery, with support from senior management.
5. Play a proactive role in ensuring the service meets agreed objectives, including quality and patient care standards.
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
1. Experience in healthcare administration or theatre coordination.
2. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams.
4. A proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement.
5. Familiarity with RTT targets and patient flow processes is desirable.
At The Christie, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care. You will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly improve patient outcomes and service efficiency while working in a supportive and innovative environment.
Service Delivery:
1. To be responsible for all administration services provided within their area of responsibility.
2. To further develop appropriate systems, policies, procedures and management arrangements for delivering effective waiting list management.
3. Review and analyse theatre data to track patients and take proactive action in order to support patient access targets.
4. To ensure full compliance with all Trust Governance Standards including the assessment and management of identified risks.
5. To monitor theatre activity and complete audits as required.
Development and Innovation:
1. To take a lead role in identifying and implementing new and innovative ways to improve the patients journey through to treatment within Theatres.
2. To assist the Service Managers in reviewing and developing new policies and procedures when identifying operational issues.
3. Work closely with the Deputy Service Manager, Service Managers, Medical staff and Theatre Manager on all aspects of theatre information and performance management.
4. Maintain effective working relationships with all staff.
5. Effective communicate with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff and patients.
Quality:
1. To work within the requirements of the Trust’s integrated governance framework, ensuring that all policies relating to delivery of administrative services meet relevant legislative and policy requirements for the Theatre Service.
Financial and Resource Management:
1. To support the Service Managers with the management of budgets and to ensure all financial targets are met.
People Management and Development:
1. To provide operational theatre administration support across the Directorate.
2. To promote the corporate values and culture of the organisation through the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures appropriate to personal behaviour.
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