# Theatre Scheduling Lead *Internal Applicants* > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-scheduling-lead-internal-applicants/652c6864-ac22-497c-9719-0ca447be5ff6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-scheduling-lead-internal-applicants/652c6864-ac22-497c-9719-0ca447be5ff6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T14:42:20.492Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Anaesthetic_Admin_Staff/Anaesthetic_Admin_Staff-v8128192 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8128192?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES Holding senior responsibility for efficient delivery of the Theatre schedule, the post holder is required to effectively coordinate use of internal workforce and resources and support directorates in fully utilising theatre sessions. The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing robust information management systems which supports monitoring, data capture and performance review of the directorate. The post holder will be an active member of the theatre improvement steering group, ensuring efficient use of theatre resource in line with Trust performance objectives, whilst supporting colleagues within wider directorates to efficiently utilise their theatre allocations. The post holder is responsible for the direct line-management and supervision of support staff and will work closely with the Service Manager and Clinical Director(s) to review, plan and meet challenges throughout the patient journey into theatre suites. ### Main duties of the job - Hold delegated responsibility for the overall delivery of Theatre performance. - Ensure effective use of manpower and resources to assist in the smooth running of the theatre scheduling service. - Work collaboratively with wider stakeholders to meet the needs of directorates, balancing capacity and demand equally. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. - Diploma in administration or equivalent. - NVQ 3 in supervisory management or equivalent **Desirable** - Advanced Microsoft Excel training. - Postgraduate diploma in management or equivalent. ### Other requirements **Essential** - Enthusiasm - Motivation - Team orientated - Willing to develop further relevant skills - Able to travel independently between sites **Desirable** - Driving licence ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - Strong leadership skills. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyse complex facts or situations. - Able to use initiative appropriately. - Able to work without supervision. - Able to organise & prioritise work to meet deadlines - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to be resilient and dynamic. **Desirable** - Teaching skills ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Managing complex operational schedules. - Liaising with internal and external stakeholders. - Full range of administrative duties. - Managing and/or supervising staff. - Flexible working systems. - Detailed knowledge of acute theatre services. - Understanding of Surgical/Theatre patient pathways. - Microsoft Office. - Working with nursing rosters - Patient administration system - Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts, access to health records and defensible documentation and health and safety legislation, and their application. - Equality legislation and best practice **Desirable** - Medical terminology. - Anaesthesia staffing workforce - Project management - Managing a budget - Complaints management ## Documents - [a-26-8128192 theatre scheduling lead (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10451925) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.