Booking & Waiting List Coordinator - Insterstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

at  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy Interstitial Lung Disease administration team and are looking for a Full Time Waiting List Coordinator.
The successful applicant will need to have a keen eye for detail, work well under stress and be able to adapt to an ever-changing priority workload.
The role is fast-paced and excellent organisational skills are essential. You must be confident and work well on your own and also alongside our friendly, hard-working and fun team. We offer a rewarding role that includes challenge, being part of a hard-working team, purpose, and value.
You will be supported by a strong management structure, receive appraisals and training opportunities with the encouragement and support for your ongoing development.

If you are adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team then this job could be for you and we look forward to receiving your application.

• Due to the high response this post may attract, candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close the vacancy at the first 50 applicants *

We strongly advise that you read the Job Description and Person Spec thoroughly to assess fully whether or not you have the skill set and essential criteria to fulfil the above the role. If you have recently applied for the above role and not been invited to an interview it is highly unlikely that we will be processing your application beyond the shortlisting stage.
The post holder will be responsible for providing an efficient and high quality service to support the ILD team waiting list in the management of booking and scheduling all outpatient appointments, ensuring that standards are met in line with the requirements of the Trust access policy.
Responsible for providing efficient and high quality administrative support.
Liaising with consultants with regards to additions to clinic lists and any list changes. Responsible for ensuring all ILD clinics are constructed to maximise utilisation, reporting any capacity issues to the management team.
To attend relevant meetings as and when required
Liaising with patients who may wish to cancel/reschedule their appointments .
Responsible for ensuring any relevant investigations and diagnostic tests are available for patients
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 plus workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you will benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We have also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experiences, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which was launched in September 2022.
We are proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programs. What’s more, we are excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you are even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply for this role, you need to take time to read the ‘ Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you will need to be aware of before you submit your application form.
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, civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religious beliefs, 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .
We look forward to hearing from you

Please refer the Job description for details