Assistant Theatre Scheduler

4 weeks ago

Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

GP Out of Hours Call Handler with driving responsibilities for the GP Out of Hours service based at Leighton Hospital required.

Shifts will be e-rostered and worked flexibly at weekends, and to cover sickness and absence as and when. Variable shift times 0-0, 0-0 and occasional nights if required.

Call Handler and administration duties include receiving calls on the Health Professional Line, entering patient demographics and supporting the clinical team, whilst driving and chaperoning, where necessary, the GP on home visits.

Knowledge of the local area is desirable, along with previous experience of working within a healthcare setting

Main duties of the job

You must have relevant experience working in an admin and clerical role and have experience of dealing with the general public. We are looking for individuals that can work under pressure with accuracy.

The role will include taking accurate patient details, whilst ensuring that calls are handled effectively, efficiently and in a manner that ensures dignity and confidentiality. Welcome and receive patients into the workplace and maintain the preparation and flow of patient data/information electronically ensuring all data/information is maintained to the agreed quality standard.

The post holder will also be expected to organise own workload in order to maintain an efficient and professional service.

You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as a team member and on your own initiative be able to prioritise your own workload.

A Full UK Driving license is essential as you will be required to assist GPs on Home Visits (car provided). Please demonstrate this on your application form.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population K). 

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides beds and employs over 5, members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester ‘places’ and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. 

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Providing admin support and ad-hoc duties to the OOH clinical team. Receive telephone calls to the GP OOH Service via the Health Professional Line. Receive and book patients, signposting as necessary. Accurately transcribe patient demographic details onto the Adastra system. To arrange patient transport either by ambulance or ERS, according to Trust protocol when necessary. Communicate effectively with patients, staff and all necessary departments. To liaise with the Pathology Department regarding the results of patient blood tests. Adhere to all working protocols and procedures. Liaise with Emergency Department when necessary. To drive the clinician to home visits safely and within agreed standard timescales, as well as providing an escort to the clinician where necessary. To be responsible for loading and unloading the appropriate medical equipment in the vehicle and ensuring all necessary equipment/stationery is available in the car prior to call out. To maintain the security and cleanliness of the vehicle at all times. To comply at all times with the Road Traffic Act and other relevant legislation. Completion of vehicle and journey documentation. Act as a chaperone if requested.

Please see full Job Description for this role. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

ECDL or equivalent IT qualification Full clean driving licence Customer Care or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Previously worked in healthcare administration setting

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Competent with IT packages Full UK driving licence

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Adastra or PCS

Values

Essential criteria

A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to quality and safety.

Key Messages

·Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.

·All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

·Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

·Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

·Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

·You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

·We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

· Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website:

·Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the to check if this role will be eligible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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 4 (Exceptions) Order 5 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 0 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.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

NameZara MountfordJob titleSupport ManagerEmail addresszara.mountford@mcht.nhs.ukTelephone number

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
Telephone jennifer.burkquest@mcht.nhs.uk

  • Scheduler - Urology

    6 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen within the Urology department for a Theatre Scheduler. The role is to pro-actively manage and maintain a comprehensive record of patients waiting for elective admission, both day case and inpatient on the Patient Administration System (PAS). The post holder will be responsible for the production and organisation of Theatre lists,...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    6 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    If you are committed to high standard patient care and enjoy working in a friendly, highly motivated team then Leighton Theatres could be the right career destination for you. We have a vacancy for a HCA to join our theatre teams. There will be a rotation to multiple specialities as part of a bespoke staff development programme. Our department has 8...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 days ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary If you are committed to high standard patient care and enjoy working in a friendly, highly motivated team then Theatres could be the right career destination for you. We have a vacancy for a HCA to join our theatre teams. There will be a rotation to multiple specialities as part of a bespoke staff development programme. The department...

  • Theatre Care Specialist

    7 days ago

    Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Join us at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider in the region. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Theatre Team.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Care Specialist, you will be...

  • Theatre Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Leaders in Care Full time

    Leaders in Care is seeking a skilled Theatre Practitioner to join their team in Greater Manchester. As a Theatre Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in the surgical team, assisting in scrubbing for consultant-led orthopaedic surgeries, assessing patients' health and well-being, and developing and implementing care plans tailored to patient needs.Key...

  • Scheduler

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Baywater Healthcare Full time

    **Salary - £22,307.22** *** **Location - Crewe** *** **Hours - 37.5** *** **Baywater Healthcare - Enhancing Lives!** *** **Join us at Baywater Healthcare, where our mission is to enhance lives every day. We're not just about jobs; we're about making a real difference. Our teams are the driving force behind our ongoing development, and your voice...

  • Assistant Personal Assistant

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Ophthalmology team as an Assistant Personal Assistant (APA) for 6 months, to support a very busy department. You will be working alongside a PA to 3 consultants and their respective clinical teams. The post holder will be required to provide secretarial support and general office duties to a high...

  • Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

    4 weeks ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within the ENT department for an Assistant Theatre Scheduler to join our team.  You will be part of a well-established Scheduling team in a very busy department. The Scheduling team is responsible for scheduling all theatre lists in conjunction with the relevant Consultants and clinicians. ...

  • Decontamination Services Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Decontamination Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the supply of instrumentation to our theatres, clinics, wards, and departments, as well as maintaining strong communication and liaison with customers to facilitate a...

  • General Surgery Led St1/2

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    CLINICAL DUTIESThe post holder will undertake ward duties in General Surgery and will supervise F1s within their remit. The post includes assisting in elective theatre and training in basic surgical skills and appropriate operations under supervision. The post will be involved in the emergency on-call rota for General Surgery and for shifts outside of office...

  • Therapy Assistant- Band 3

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    THERAPY ASSISTANT. - Leighton Hospital (Frailty/ Neurology Team) BAND 3 - 37.5 hours An amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join our innovative, supportive and friendly therapy team at Leighton Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 therapy assistant to work within the Frailty/ Neurology therapy team. You will work with...

  • Therapy Assistant

    6 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **THERAPY ASSISTANT. - Leighton Hospital**: Rehabilitation BAND 3 - 37.5 hours An amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join our innovative, supportive and friendly Rehabilitation therapy team at Leighton Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 therapy assistant within the rehabilitation therapy Team. You will work with a an...

  • Office Assistant

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Goss Scientific Limited Full time

    '''Job Overview''' We are seeking an Office Assistant to join our team. As an Office Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our office. You will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks and providing support to the office staff. We're a small company and run as a tight knit little...

  • Domestic Assistant

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Domestic Assistant, Leighton Hospital Evenings, various hours available. Working 3 nights - Week 1 - Monday/Tuesday/Saturday - Week 2 - Sunday/Thursday/Friday Domestics services staff work across all areas of the NHS, making sure that all areas are clean and safe places where staff can care for patients while reducing the risk of infection. **Domestic...

  • Domestic Assistant

    6 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Domestic Assistant, Leighton Hospital Various hours available including Evenings Shifts are over 7 days a week, and include alternate weekends, on a rota. Domestics services staff work across all areas of the NHS, making sure that all areas are clean and safe places where staff can care for patients while reducing the risk of infection. **Domestic...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Lavender Field School Full time

    Lavender Field School, Crewe is part a rapidly growing group of independent special schools with locations in Staffordshire and Cheshire, providing exceptional, holistic care, education and therapy to children from 5 to 18 with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health difficulties and learning needs. Due to our continued growth we are...

  • Therapy Assistant- Frailty/ Neurology Therapy Team

    6 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    THERAPY ASSISTANT. - Leighton Hospital (Frailty/Neurology Team) BAND 3 - 37.5 hours Would you like to work in a warm and friendly team - then this is the good fortune for you! A super opportunity has arisen for you to join our innovative, supportive, and welcoming therapy team at Leighton Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 3...

  • Administrative Assistant

    6 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Cheshire Conservatories and Windows Ltd Full time

    Full time office assistant working alongside Owner/Director and office manager for very busy local Conservatory, Window and Door company. An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to assist us in the smooth operation of our Business. 37.5 hours over Monday - Thursday 8.30 - 4.30 plus covering holidays and...

  • Retail Assistant

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Asda Express Full time

    **Role**:Retail Assistant **Location**:Crewe, CW2 5EB **Hours**:Part-Time Hours Available / Permanent **Hourly Rate**:£11.44 **Bonus Scheme**:Quarterly Bonus Incentive! **Company**: Asda Express We are looking for friendly and dedicated Retail Assistant who can provide outstanding customer service to join our welcoming Retail Forecourt store! As a...

  • Retail Assistant

    5 months ago

    Crewe, United Kingdom Asda Express Full time

    **Role**:Customer Service Assistant **Location**:Crewe, CW2 5UZ **Hours**:Part-Time Hours Available / Permanent **Hourly Rate**:£11.44 **Bonus Scheme**:Quarterly Bonus Incentive! **Company**: Asda Express **Transport Required** We are looking for friendly and dedicated Sales Assistant who can provide outstanding customer service to join our welcoming...