Theatre Scheduler

Theatre Scheduler

Location – Private Care at Guys, London Bridge

Full time, 37.5 hours/ week, Monday to Friday, 0800 – 1600/ 0900 – 1700

Permanent

Salary – From £31,756 per annum + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

About the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Scheduler to join our London Bridge Hospital. Within this role, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of the operating theatre by scheduling patient procedures to be performed directly onto Meditech obtaining the essential information from the Consultant’s secretary in order to create a one stop booking service.  You will be responsible for the understanding of patient scheduling and procedure knowledge and will interact closely with a range of departments which will require excellent communications, public relations and documentation skills

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in our Estates team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

• Ensures scheduling accuracy and appropriate selection of scheduled procedures to increase theatre utilisation
• Interact and liaise closely with the reservations department who will complete the booking process
• Responsibility to make and implement decisions, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality of information for surgical services team.
• Expected to lead and manage theatre bookings in collaboration with the theatre coordinator which will provide the team to function in a strategic and operational manner.
• Responsible for interacting and coordinating with all the ancillary departments in order to facilitate a smooth process.
• Follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of customer and patient satisfaction
• Promotes the service to all stakeholders, ensure that available slots are communicated out to all users in a timely manner
• Actively participates in improving operational efficiency, effectiveness and achievement of established goals/performance metrics.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of the clinical operational running of surgical services in a hospital setting, (preferred not essential)
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of medical/clinical terminology
• Capable of using various computer system to include –Microsoft programs such as Outlook and Word, telephone systems and scanners/copiers
• Communicate with various departments to facilitate scheduling
• Understanding of CSSD codes, (preferred not essential)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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