Patient Access Officer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chelmsford, CM1 7ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated multi-tasked patient access officer to join our Patient Scheduling working in the...
To provide a comprehensive professional and efficient patient monitoring and waiting list service within prescribed timescales.
To monitor patients admitted pathway from referral to treatment for all specialties in accordance with the Trust's Patient Access Policy and the NHS Constitution. These include RTT 18 weeks target and 31 and 62 day cancer targets.
To ensure efficient use of theatres.
Ensure all patients details are entered and updated accurately on to Lorenzo system and Theatreman.
Responsible for effective communication with Consultants and clinical teams, patients, relatives, General Practitioners.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values to towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.
Education & Qualifications
Essential: - Good general education in english and maths
Knowledge and Experience
Essential: - Previous experience of working in the NHS or private sector
Desirable: - Working Knowledge of Lorenzo
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Understanding of the 18 week target and national definitions
- Ability to use own inititive and excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work indepently and part of a team
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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