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Job summary

Main area
Admin & Clerical
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
6 months (Secondment/Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
241-293DS-25-A
Employer
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Bolton Hospital
Town
Farnworth
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2025 23:59

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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Inpatient/Outpatient Facilitator

NHS AfC: Band 4

 


 

Job overview

FIxed Term/Secondment - 6 Months - Full time 37.5 hours per week. 

With the guidance and supervision from the Capacity Planning Co-ordinator, will lead and manage their teams effectively in line with Trust policy and protocols.  Ensuring the teams are positively supported and guided through all aspects of their daily duties and conduct.

Is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the access and booking targets in relation to the whole patient journey for the designated specialties.

Will ensure a focus is maintained on customer care standards at all times and represents the service of Access, Booking and Choice in a professional manner.

We kindly request previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the daily operational management of capacity and booking for Inpatients and Outpatients.

      Work flexibly to ensure all aspects of the services are supported in terms of staffing, ensuring staff are redeployed effectively to meet the service needs.

      Follow systems in place that assist the service user and the
staff to provide a safe and effective access and booking experience.

      Will have a clear understanding and working knowledge of all current
access targets.

      Meet frequently as required with the Capacity Planning Co-Ordinator to flag any issues relating to capacity and staffing.

      Actively seeking new ways of working that will assist staff to provide a
quality service at all times.

       Contributing to success against locally and nationally agreed targets, including waiting list management, validation  and adherence to RTT timeframes

With supervision from the Capacity Planning Co-ordinator, will lead  their teams in line with Trust policy and protocols.  Ensuring the teams are positively supported and guided through all aspects of their daily duties.

Is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the access and booking targets in relation to the whole patient journey.

Will ensure a focus is maintained on customer care standards at all times and represents the service of Access, Booking and Choice in a professional manner.

Responds and actions any requests for information in the absence of their line manager.

Working for our organisation

We know we can provide you with a great place to work, alongside fantastic teams who are all pulling together to give the people of Bolton the best care possible. 

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for details of main responsibilities, alternatively see contact details.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Management /Supervisory experience.
  • Skills in managing and prioritising own workload.
  • Excellent keyboard skills with substantial experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Clerical experience within an office environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of LE2.2, ERS and other IT systems
  • Understanding of RTT targets and pathways
  • Knowledge of clinics and waiting lists

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • ECDL or equivalent knowledge
  • GCSE English Grade C/4
  • Good General Standard of Education
Desirable criteria
  • Team leading /ILM qualification
  • Educated to A level / HNC / NVQ or equivalent

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by verbal and written means
  • Ability to use MS office packages including Word, Excel and teams
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Deal confidently with clinicians, managers and colleagues
Desirable criteria
  • keen to learn new skills
  • Competent and confident to work autonomously and under supervision

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into health

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Fox
Job title
Access Booking & Choice Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01204 390972
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