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To assist the Elective Admissions Manager in administering Elective Waiting Lists in conjunction with all Clinicians and Managers. To co-ordinate Inpatient waiting lists in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that patient’s waiting list information is properly and accurately maintained and that patients on the lists are allocated admission dates within the Trust’s waiting time standards, and in line with the Trusts Elective Access Policy.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution (details of which can be found at the following websites www.nhsemployers.org or www.dh.gov.uk/nhsconstitution)
MAINTENANCE OF WAITING LISTS
Responsible for ensuring appropriate booking processes are utilised to facilitate the admission of patients
Responsible for maintaining the Patient Administration System and maintaining the computerised waiting list by adding, removing and suspending patients
Where required, validate waiting lists as requested
Ensure that waiting lists are managed in line with Trust and National targets
ALLOCATING ADMISSION DATES
Analysis of Patient Tracking List (PLT) and PAS generate waiting lists to identify patients and liaise closely with clinicians to allocate ‘to come in (TCI) date’ for patients
When assigning TCI dates, proactively work to ensure maximum utilisation of sessions
To be responsible for the production of theatre & endoscopy lists ensuring all relevant information is recorded and documented accurately
ARRANGING FOR PATIENTS TO COME IN FOR SURGERY / PROCEDURES
Contact patients to offer TCI dates and ensure relevant documentation is forwarded to patients in line with the booking guidelines for fast track/ urgent or routine cases
OTHER
Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the department by:
Undertake any other duties as directed by the Elective Admissions Manager or Supervisor for the successful performance of the role.
Attending individual Staff Development Reviews in which training and development needs will be identified and planned, also to ensure you attend Mandatory training as directed by the Elective Admissions Office Manager.