NHS

Waiting List Administrator


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Pay24,937.00 - 26,598.00 / year
LocationNottingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9164-26-0348?language=en&page=20&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We currently have a post for a Full-time Waiting List Administrator working in our expanding Endoscopy service which covers City Campus, Treatment Centre and QMC Campus.

      Working full-time 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am - 20.00pm on a flexible fair share rota basis.

      Endoscopy is a busy and fast paced department and while working as part of the whole team you will need to have the capability to prioritise your own workload, be confident, flexible and adaptable to varying situations in this busy environment

      You will also be responsible for booking patients onto the correct waiting list within the appropriate time frame and other administrative duties which include covering our busy front facing reception area.

      Main duties of the job

      You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills with a soundadministrative background.

      You will need to be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of confidentiality issues, be well motivated and reliable. You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure. The ability to manage your time and prioritise your workload whilst remaining patient focused is essential as well as an excellent telephone manner.

      You will be responsible for welcoming patients to the Endoscopy Unit covering reception duties, listing patients onto the appropriate waiting list and then contacting patients to book them an appointment within the correct timescale alongside other administrative duties. Knowledge of cancer pathway targets would be an advantage.

      About us

      With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

      Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

      We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

      Details

      Date posted

      20 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      164-7584420-VC

      Job locations

      City Campus

      Hucknall Road

      Nottingham

      NG5 1PB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

      Person Specification

      Training & Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths/English Grades A-C
      • Able to use Microsoft Office

      Desirable

      • NVQ level 2/3 Business Admin

      Experience

      Essential

      • Demonstrate knowledge of waiting list processes

      Desirable

      • Recent past NHS experience
      • Knowledge of waiting list processes

      Communication

      Essential

      • Ability to develop good working relationships at all levels in a hospital environment
      • Ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of people including patients
      • Ability to priorities work and use initiative

      Judgement skills

      Essential

      • Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries escalating as appropriate to the Waiting List Co-ordinator
      Person Specification

      Training & Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths/English Grades A-C
      • Able to use Microsoft Office

      Desirable

      • NVQ level 2/3 Business Admin

      Experience

      Essential

      • Demonstrate knowledge of waiting list processes

      Desirable

      • Recent past NHS experience
      • Knowledge of waiting list processes

      Communication

      Essential

      • Ability to develop good working relationships at all levels in a hospital environment
      • Ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of people including patients
      • Ability to priorities work and use initiative

      Judgement skills

      Essential

      • Able to use judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems / enquiries escalating as appropriate to the Waiting List Co-ordinator

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

      Address

      City Campus

      Hucknall Road

      Nottingham

      NG5 1PB


      Employer's website

      https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

      Address

      City Campus

      Hucknall Road

      Nottingham

      NG5 1PB


      Employer's website

      https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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