Overview
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The Theatre Coordinator will be based in the Dermatology Department at Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre. You will support the administrative and clinical team by managing the theatre waiting list, ensuring patients receive timely appointments for minor procedures, and preparing theatres with the necessary documentation. You will work to ensure 18 week pathways are validated and updated and contribute to a patient-centered booking service.
Main responsibilities
* Manage the theatre waiting list and clinic booking summaries, ensuring appointments are scheduled within targets for routine and urgent cases.
* Coordinate booking appointments using Patient Centre, electronic scanning equipment, and fax machines; liaise with service managers to ensure patients are seen within target dates.
* Receive, process, scan, and forward theatre requests; amend and issue appointments while maintaining a confidential, efficient service.
* Ensure 18 week targets are adhered to and contribute to booking efficiency and accuracy.
* Maintain a high standard of customer service and effective communication with patients and colleagues.
Work pattern
The Theatre desk is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. We employ around 20,000 colleagues and work across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford. We are committed to high standards of care and supporting our local population with flexible working opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and health and wellbeing initiatives.
Details
Date posted: 27 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RZ
Job Description and Qualifications
Experience
Essential: Booking and scheduling experience; experience of working in a hospital setting
Desirable:
Knowledge of RTT (Referral to Treatment) and Cancer pathways
Qualifications
Essential: GCSEs including Maths and English
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available via the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre, 33 Market Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RZ
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