Inpatient Scheduler - INTERNAL in Newport inNewport PUBLISHED TUE 15 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exciting career opportunity has arisen within the In Patient Scheduling Team. The post holder will be responsible for the managing and booking of the Inpatient treatment waiting lists. This includes booking, validation and other waiting list management functions. Treat in Turn, Patient focussed booking and referral to treatment management

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all protocols are adhered to and undertake appropriate action in necessary adhering to RTT

rules.

The post holder will plan, prioritise and organise theatre lists, taking into account such matters as pre-assessment, availability of

equipment, clinicians, clinical need, case mixes, etc. To possess the ability to adjust accordingly in line with any changes.

To manage own workload to defined departmental policies and procedures, a manager will be available for reference when required

Each scheduler deals with a large volume of individual theatre lists, making the appropriate allocation of patients within defined

timescales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good general education including English and Mathematics at GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience to NVQ Level 3
• IT skills in relation to Microsoft packages including word/excel
• Experience of handling telephone calls of a potentially sensitive nature whilst recording information accurately into multiple electronic data systems
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Waiting list procedures
• Experience of using Myrrdin, &CWS
  
  

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of working under pressure to tight deadlines and deal with difficult situations e.g. patients, public and visitors.
• Good administrative skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Desirable (but not essential): Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards