Theatre Scheduler
- Gatwick, West Sussex
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Liaise with the Theatre Manager, Ward Manager, Pre-Assessment and People Support Centre along with the Capacity Manager to ensure effective communication and collaboration between departments
- To review all booking forms and allocate theatre space based on theatre sessions and bed capacity
- To actively offer theatre availability to consultants and secretaries
- Forward plan the utilisation of theatre time by working closely with the Theatre Manager, Ward Manager and emailing consultants with available theatre sessions
- To proactively respond to cancellations, liaising with the Theatre Manager, Ward Manager and POA Lead to safely backfill theatre space
- To liaise with consultants and their secretaries regarding booking information and to inform consultants of any additional information required
- To update and amend any changes in bookings as and when required
- To review equipment requests from the booking form with the theatre team to confirm availability of equipment
- To develop and manage processes for coordinating bed availability, utilising the SAP bed management system and take a pro-active approach to maximise bed utilisation within the given guidelines and capacity constraints
- Continuously monitor hospital admissions, discharges and patient movement within the hospital and handle queries relating to admissions and bed availability
- Alongside Utilisation Manager, lead a weekly theatre planning meeting to ensure theatre lists and bed planning links in with ward capacity
- Ensure that patient and hospital confidentiality is always maintained
- Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post
- Previous Experience of working in a similar capacity in a private hospital is essential
- You must be proficient and confident in making independent decisions and effectively engaging with the senior management
- An accurate approach when working to strict deadlines and a confidence when delivering information to key personnel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particular Outlook and Outlook Calendars, Word, Excel and SAP
- Confident, Enthusiastic, self-motivated, able to prioritise and work accurately under pressure with sound numerical and analytical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management and good organisational skills
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free on site parking