Divisional Scheduling Clerk - SurgeryNHS

Job summary

The Division of Surgery is currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our us to support the scheduling team in the delivery of key services and cancer targets within the Surgery Division, initially joining the Head & Neck Team.

As a service, it is vitally important that we provide a high quality service to patients, therefore if you are interested in joining a highly motivated team - it would be great to hear from you.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all protocols are adhered to and undertake appropriate action in necessary adhering to RTTrules.

The post holder will plan, prioritise and organise theatre and outpatient treatment lists, taking into account such matters as pre-assessment fitness, availability of equipment, clinicians, case mixes, etc. You must possess the ability to adjust accordingly in line with any changes, and to manage your own workload to defined departmental policies and procedures. A manager will be available for reference when required.

Each scheduler deals with a large volume of individual theatre and clinic lists, making the appropriate allocation of patients within definedtimescales.

Main duties of the job

Ensure cancer targets are achieved

Ensure patients are prevented from breaching targets

Theatre capacity is utilised and cancellations are kept to a minimum

Regular communication with the Team Leader and Urology consultants and clinical nursing team.

All theatres are booked within internal and national targets, including RTT and 'Treat in Turn'

Patient focused booking and direct patient booking are utilised to increase utilisation and reduce DNA rates

Ensure an efficient telephone service is maintained

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.