201545 Diagnostic Waiting List Co-Ordinator (KMc)

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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board. 

** 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 **   

The remit of this post is to support the waiting list manager with the management of the Diagnostic waiting list ensuring achievement of national and local targets set by the Scottish Government, be responsible for the safe and timely booking of the patient for the Diagnostic Procedure, which includes arranging Pre-Admission clinics.

• To provide an efficient booking service for the patient to support the patient journey. 
• To manage referrals to external hospitals providing additional capacity in line with agreed protocols. 
• Prompt and accurate input of patient details to the Diagnostic waiting lists and booking of patient.
• Ensure confirmation of booking to reduce DNA rate and maximize Outpatient theatre utilisation.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent team working skills.

Ability to demonstrate integrity sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues

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 Liam McLaughlin at liam.mclaughlin@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk