NHSL 197636 Waiting List Co-ordinator / Secretarial Supervisor (LMD)

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**   

To provide an effective administrative and clerical service in relation to Waiting List Management.  To ensure the smooth running of this service. Prompt and accurate input of patient details to appropriate waiting lists and booking of elective patients to specialities for all of NHS Lothian and national patients where applicable.   Ensure confirmation of booking to reduce DNA rate and maximise theatre utilisation. Liaise with Wards and Departments regarding bed availability for elective patients.  

Maintain pre-admission with Medical Day Case and with CTS Liaison, highlighting potential problems.

To supervise and support the Medical Secretarial and Administration staff within the Cardiology Department.  Responsible for the daily organisation of secretarial and administration workload. 

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 June McCartney on or email june.mccartney@nhs.scot