Job Advert
Lothian University Hospitals Division
Western General Hospital
Lead Waiting Times Coordinator
Surgical Services/ Diagnostics
Band 5, Permanent
37.5 hours per week (1.0 w.t.e)
We have a new post of Lead Waiting Times Coordinator, managing the endoscopy matrix and working towards the achievement of national cancer waiting times targets for diagnostics procedures and the tumour groups this supports.
The successful application will be motivated, enthusiastic and have proven knowledge and experience of waiting times management.
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Louise Hanlon Assistant Service Manager louise.b.hanlon@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 0131 537 3215.
The remit of this post is to support the Service Management Team for Endoscopy to deliver and achieve national Cancer waiting times for Endoscopy and Surgical Services.
This is a key post established to implement, manage and monitor administrative systems to achieve NHS Lothian and national waiting time targets and guarantees.
To ensure achievement of national and local targets and guarantees for urgent suspicion of cancer
To provide and improve efficiency of sessions and in session utilisation for endoscopy
To reduce inappropriate demand on services
To develop and implement best practice
To work closely with other Gastroenterology and Colorectal services
To manage referrals to external hospitals providing additional capacity
To provide regular waiting times/list information to senior management and medical staff
To oversee selection of appropriate patients to ensure safe and timely escalation for USOC referred patients
To ensure by way of management of waiting list co-ordinator/s and medical secretaries effective administrative service in relation to Waiting List management
Ensure prompt and accurate input of patient details to appropriate waiting lists and booking of elective patients
Where applicable ensure confirmation of booking to reduce DNA rate and maximize theatre utilisation
Liaise with Bed Management/wards re bed availability for elective in-patients.