Theatre Scheduler
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, E1 1FR
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to take up the position of scheduler. The post holder will join the centralised scheduling serv...
The Band 4 Elective Scheduler plays a vital role in delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service within The Royal London Hospital. This role supports the smooth and timely coordination of elective care by organising appointments, admissions, and pre-operative requirements in line with RTT standards and Trust access policies. Acting as a key liaison between patients, clinical teams, and administrative services, the scheduler ensures clear communication and efficient workflow throughout the elective pathway. With responsibility for accurate data entry and maintaining up-to-date waiting list information on systems such as Cerner Millennium, the post-holder helps safeguard performance, safety, and utilisation of clinical capacity. By proactively addressing scheduling challenges and providing compassionate support to patients, the Band 4 Scheduler contributes meaningfully to an organised, responsive, and patient-focused elective service.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal development (e.g., information management, administration)
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Desirable
- 5 GCSE's Minimum A-C including English and Maths or equivalent qualification.
- Training in RTT, medical terminology, or patient pathway management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a scheduling, booking, coordination, or customer facing role inside or outside the NHS, ideally experience with Cerner.
- Experience working in a fast paced environment where accuracy and time management are essential.
- Experience supporting vulnerable people, families, or service users.
- Previous involvement in service improvement, pathway redesign, or administrative audits.
- Experience working across multiple teams or supporting different specialities.
Desirable
- Capable of escalating issues to operational teams where necessary
- The capability to communicate with all levels of clinicians to ensure a collaborative working relationship
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent use of the following Windows, Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Maintain IG guidelines and procedures.
- Flexible approach to the planning and co-ordination of patient pathways to maximize use of theatre sessions
Desirable
- Understanding of elective care pathways, pre operative processes, or theatre utilisation.
- Awareness of the NHS Constitution and NHS value
- Knowledge of data quality standards within healthcare or similar high governance environments.
- Familiarity with national waiting time standards beyond RTT (e.g., cancer pathways, diagnostics)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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