Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team as a General Surgery Clinic Co-ordinator. This post will be based at Whiston Hospital.
The General Surgery Department at MWL has an excellent record in recruiting and retaining staff of all grades and invests heavily in a policy of team building and personal and professional development for all grades. The department works across all sites of the hospital and includes Surgical Wards and an Assessment Area.
Please note the job description and person specification are subject to change as per AfC review.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the General Surgery Department in achieving departmental, national and Trust objectives to provide an efficient and effective general surgical outpatient provision. They will be responsible for the day to day oversight of general surgical and vascular clinics working closely with the Directorate Team, Consultants, Secretaries, Nursing team and Patient Booking Services, to ensure that patients are offered an appointment in a timely manner and in the correct clinic.
They will work with the Clinical Director and Directorate Management on service demands and available capacity, implementing any changes required to maintain a fully compliant service.
To provide regular reports on outpatient activity and tracking compliance to Trust clinicians, managers and CCG representatives.
The post holder must be able to prioritise their workload and have the ability to work autonomously and often under pressure.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 7th July 2026
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 20th July 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Person specification
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level, including English and Maths or equivalent qualification and/ or equivalent experience.
- Degree or equivalent qualification and/ or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Microsoft Office Certification or equivalent qualification and/ or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a range of administrative procedures.
- Experience of working with the general public.
- Knowledge of Data Protection/Caldicott.
- Knowledge of current NHS strategies and policies.
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This advert is for General Surgery Clinic Coordinator with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FTC). The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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