Senior Theatre Scheduler

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated applicants, who are able to demonstrate they have the necessary qualities to be caring, compassionate, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Main duties of the job

As a senior scheduler you will be expected to provide a service of the highest quality to the directorate, surgical specialities and, most importantly, patients by way of delivering a wide ranging catalogue of essential administrative duties.

The role of a senior scheduler is one of great responsibilty; challenging and intensive but, ultimately, offering a great degree of job satisfaction with the oppurtunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the world of elective surgical scheduling.

You will be given a full programme of training to equip you for the best possible start in the role; regular appraisals; health and wellbeing support; and be part of a friendly, hard-working team.

An excellent telephone manner is essential, along with a great degree of intelligence, tact, patience and empathy in order to deal with oftentimes delicate situations with families, challenging conversations with surgeons and meeting with Operational Managers and other members of clinical teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.