198085 (MG) Waiting List Co-ordinator

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**   

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

To support the Waiting List Co-ordinator with the management of the Oral Health Service waiting list ensuring achievement of national and local targets set by the Scottish Government, responsible for the safe and timely booking of patients for all dental specialties, this also includes arranging pre admission clinics.

To provide an efficient booking service for the patient to support the patient pathway.

To manage referrals to clinics providing additional capacity in line with agreed protocols. 

Prompt and accurate input of patient details to the Oral Health Service waiting lists and booking of patient appointments.

Ensure confirmation of booking to reduce DNA rate and maximize clinic utilisation.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Claire Wight on  or email claire.wight@nhs.scot