Senior Booking Co-Ordinator

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating patient operations within a busy and supportive team?

We are seeking a Senior Booking Co‑ordinator to join our well‑established department on a fixed-term basis.

In this important role, you will work closely with patients, clinicians, and colleagues to ensure procedures are scheduled efficiently and within target times. You’ll use your excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills to balance clinical priorities with patient needs, always providing a calm, empathetic, and reassuring service.

This position is onsite, with the option for flexible working once full training has been completed. Every day brings something new—this is a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail, strong problem‑solving skills, and a good sense of humour are essential.

We offer full training, ongoing support, and a friendly, collaborative team where your contribution will make a real difference to patient experience.

This is a fixed‑term position of 30 hours per week (working hours 9am–5pm). Part‑time hours will also be considered.

If you enjoy working with people, can use your initiative, and are looking for a rewarding role at the heart of patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to deliver a comprehensive service that ensures all elective patients are admitted efficiently for surgery, in line with national guidelines and the Trust’s Patient Access Policy.

In this key operational role, you will make informed decisions to support effective waiting list management and ensure patients progress smoothly through their surgical pathway. You will communicate clearly and confidently with Consultants, Managers, Theatre Teams, and Nursing Staff, helping to maximise the efficient use of Trust resources and maintain high‑quality patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can balance competing priorities, and is committed to supporting a safe, timely, and patient‑focused elective service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.