# Waiting List Coordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/waiting-list-coordinator/7e4c2e76-37fc-424d-8da3-62a305b005fb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/waiting-list-coordinator/7e4c2e76-37fc-424d-8da3-62a305b005fb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sutton In Ashfield - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Monday to Friday, 4 long days 8-6pm + 1 non working day) - **Employment type:** Full time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (4 days a week (8-6) with a non-working day in the week.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T12:31:20.283Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/SuttoninAshfield/Sherwood_Forest_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medicine/Medicine-v7968260 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7968260?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Waiting List Coordinator to join our team! This is a key role within the Trust that requires exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient management of waiting lists, supporting patients, clinical staff and the Trust in meeting its operational and clinical goals. Your contributions will directly impact the Trust’s ability to provide timely and high-quality care to patients. As a Waiting List Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of service delivery in the Waiting List and Reception areas. You will liaise with various departments, ensuring that patient appointments are scheduled in accordance with agreed protocols, and support the clinical teams to meet waiting list targets and optimise theatre utilisation. Additionally, you will be instrumental in ensuring that patients receive appropriate transport arrangements and that follow-up appointments are made efficiently. Your role will involve working closely with the Patient Pathway Coordinators, Appointments Office and medical staff, among others, to ensure a seamless experience for patients. ### Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ## Job Details We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Waiting List Coordinator to join our team! This is a key role within the Trust that requires exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient management of waiting lists, supporting patients, clinical staff and the Trust in meeting its operational and clinical goals. Your contributions will directly impact the Trust’s ability to provide timely and high-quality care to patients. As a Waiting List Coordinator, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of service delivery in the Waiting List and Reception areas. You will liaise with various departments, ensuring that patient appointments are scheduled in accordance with agreed protocols, and support the clinical teams to meet waiting list targets and optimise theatre utilisation. Additionally, you will be instrumental in ensuring that patients receive appropriate transport arrangements and that follow-up appointments are made efficiently. Your role will involve working closely with the Patient Pathway Coordinators, Appointments Office and medical staff, among others, to ensure a seamless experience for patients. ## Job Description To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ## Responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - 1 year minimum clerical experience **Desirable** - 1 year minimum customer care experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above equating to NVQ 2 or equivalent work experience **Desirable** - IHRIM ### Knowledge Requirements **Essential** - Computer literate, with substantial experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy. - Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general - RSA II, ECDL, NVQ 3 or equivalent work experience. - Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets ie PAS, Excel or similar applications **Desirable** - Sound office clerical background with 3 years experience ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary ## Documents - [benefits leaflet (pdf, 834.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2702) - [application guide (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2448) - [our staff networks (pdf, 810.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2938) - [waiting list coordinator - ktc 4 cardio-physiology (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10250038) ## 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.