Slot Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our very busy Team. The post holder will work within the Central Support Team. The post holder will be responsible for management of cancer waiting lists to ensure high utilisation performance, identification of demand and capacity issues, and collation of performance data to highlight opportunities for improvement. They will also be responsible for the training of staff within the booking team, will be a liaison for the Cancer Services Division and specialty teams. The post holder will also be able to support the services to adapt to changes in performance targets. This role will lead to faster diagnosis targets being met, which can present a patient safety risk of increased time to diagnosis and treatment. The post holder will highlight available slots and liaise effectively with specialties and Cancer Services to highlight short falls. The post holder is essential to maintain flow and will deliver improved management of cancer waiting lists, meaning patients are seen in a timely manner and within performance targets.

The post holder will validate, resolve and correct referral to treat and data quality issues by working closely with the Cancer Services Team with the aim of reducing patient waiting times and improving service efficiency.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Rebecca Colston, NHS E Referral Support Manager, on 01392 403922 or rebecca.colston@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Osprey House

Sowton

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7WN

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/