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Job overview
To take an active part in controlling in-patient waiting lists and admissions in accordance with the Trust's Waiting List Management polices.
Post holder will have responsibility for the delivery of highly efficient and effective clerical support
Main duties of the job
To maintain all inpatient and day case waiting list.
Allocate patients to an appropriate theatre session
Notifying patients of admission dates and allocate an appropriate appointment
Monitoring waiting lists to ensure compliance with National Guidance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to use own initiative with occasional support from manager
- Ability to work to meet deadlines, run multiple tasks at the same time, deal with
- Ability to plan own work load and use own initiative with limited support
- Able to display attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work.
- Good interpersonal approach
- Ability to support and develop others
- Motivation and negotiating skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication manner
- Good organisational skills
- Confidentiality awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with an NHS Patient Administration System
- Extensive experience of waiting lists and admissions
- Ability to work & communicate with a range of internal and external professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
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This advert is for Waiting List Co-Ordinator - Ophthalmology with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
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