Access Assistant Access Inpatients
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall, WS2 9PSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 November 2026
4 days leftJob description
To work in an Inpatient Access Team environment to provide a professional efficient and effective centralised booking service for a variety of theatre...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Inpatient Access team.
The Inpatient Access Administrators provide a focal point for inpatients and are responsible for booking a variety of theatre sessions across the trust.
You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions. You must have a flexible approach and possess effective communication skills.
You must be a confident, diplomatic, team player who will thrive in a busy environment.
Knowledge of the Patient Administration System is vital in this frontline role to provide support in the smooth running of this office.
For further information please contact Jayne Harris 01922 721172 ext 6835
- To work in an Inpatient Access Team environment to provide a professional efficient and effective centralised booking service for a variety of theatre sessions.
- Using initiative to ensure that patients are booked in line with local and national access targets.
- Plan, organise and prioritise own workload, while accepting direction and delegation from Consultant Level, Inpatient Access Supervisor/ Deputy Divisional Director of OperationsCorporate Services
Jayne Harris
Job title
Elective Access Manager
Email address
jayne.harris@walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
Telephone number
01922 721172
Additional contact information
For further information or an informal visit please contact Jayne Harris
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Experience with patient management Systems
Essential
- Experience with patient management systems
- Experience using CareFlow, FUSION, My pre-op
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
- Experience of using reports
Good standard level of Education (2 GCSE's or equivalent:
Essential: - Good standard level of education (2 GCSE's or equivalent); - NVQ 2 or 3 in customer services
Background
Essential: - Previous experience in booking TCIs; - Previous experience in speciality working
Good Keyboard, IT and administration skills
Essential: - Good Communication Skills; - Previous Adminstration Experience in a NHS setting; - Previous Customer Service Experience
Desirable: - customer care skills
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
2 November 2026
Last checked
4 November 2026
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