Theatre Booking Clerk

**Join Our Team as a Theatre Booking Clerk**

**Location**: Kao Park, 1st Floor, Kao Park 2, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9NA
**Hours**: 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
**Trust**: Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
**Banding**: 4/£13.50 per hour
**Temporary Placement Length**: Up to 2 months, with potential for review/extension

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in the NHS? We are looking for a dedicated Theatre Booking Clerk to join our team

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Manage Waiting Lists**: Use COSMIC and other electronic systems to manage Consultant Surgeons' waiting lists, ensuring compliance with PAH Patient Access Policy and government standards.
- **Organize Admissions**: Coordinate admissions, pre-operative assessment clinics, and theatre lists, working closely with NHS colleagues, patients, and the public.
- **Monitor Patient Targets**: Daily monitoring of the Patient Target List (PTL) to prevent breaches of Government Access standards and address any capacity issues.
- **Liaison Role**: Act as a key contact, liaising with patients, relatives, medical representatives, GPs, other hospitals, nursing staff, the surgical team, and support services to ensure well-planned admissions.
- **Patient Guidance**: Provide pre
- and post-operative advice to patients and inform them about their position on the waiting list.

**What You’ll Learn**:

- **NHS Insight**: Gain a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities within the NHS.
- **System Proficiency**: Learn to navigate and utilize essential systems to perform your role to the highest standard.
- **Team Collaboration**: Experience the importance of teamwork by supporting colleagues across all levels within the organization.

**Skills & Experience Needed**:

- NVQ3 level or equivalent administration experience.
- GCSE level 2 standard in English and Maths or equivalent experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient IT skills, including the full Microsoft Office package.
- Knowledge of COSMIC/NHS computer systems is desirable.
- This role may require you to show evidence of NVQ Level 3 or at least 2 years relevant experience._

**Why Join NHS Professionals?**
- **Competitive Pay**: Work this week, get paid next week.
- **24/7 Support**: Essential support available anytime, every day of the year.
- **Flexibility**: Work across multiple Trusts with varied shift options to suit your lifestyle.
- **Convenient Management**: Access your “My Bank” shift portal anytime, anywhere.
- **Career Development**: Training opportunities to keep up with essentials and more.
- **Holiday Allowance**: Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
- **Pension Scheme**: Stakeholder pension scheme available for a secure future.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 74587