Job Overview
Working as part of an established team, this role provides the first point of contact for patients that are referred into the Hospital, requiring specialist access to our clinical teams in our Outpatient facilities and if required throughout their diagnostic and Theatre admission.
You will play a key role on behalf of the clinical services in managing patient pathways, ensuring patients receive a smooth, efficient, and positive experience throughout their whole journey in line with NHS waiting time standards
We would encourage potential applicants to join us for an informal conversation on Friday 14th November at our newly upgraded working environment, come and meet the team, learn more about us, our service and what we have achieved so far.
We are looking forward to hearing from you
Interviews will be held on 9th December 2025,
Responsibilities
* Manage the full elective care pathway ensuring patients are scheduled in accordance with RTT( referral to treatment) standards and Trust policies.
* Book, amend, and confirm outpatient, diagnostic, and surgical appointments using NHS systems.
* Maintain accurate waiting lists, ensuring timely escalation of patients approaching breach dates.
* Liaise with Speciality Team Leader to ensure clinic and theatre capacity is used effectively.
* Process patient cancellations, removals, and pathway updates in accordance with elective access policies.
* Support the validation of waiting lists, checking data accuracy and ensuring correct patient tracking lists (PTLs).
* Provide a friendly, professional, and empathetic service to patients and visitors.
* Handle inbound and outbound calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries in a calm and courteous manner.
* Communicate appointment details clearly, ensuring patients understand times, locations, and requirements.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for new colleagues that thrive in a fast-paced environment, that requires exceptional communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to excellent customer care so we can provide a friendly, professional, and empathetic service to our patients and visitors.
Previous Health care experience is desirable but not essential. You will be supported through an onboarding and local training and induction programme.
Benefits
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Location
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. There is a regional airport at Southampton, with flights to many European destinations as well as UK mainland cities. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
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