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Salary To be responsible for using the ICE system on a daily basis to review ETCI requests to create accurate Waiting List entries on the Trust PAS system. Including Surgeon, Speciality, Priority, List name, admission type, anaesthetic type, who can operate, Inpatient or Day case, admitting ward. and surgical procedure required. Using the surgical procedure name to look against the ATOM times to form the operation time allocated.
Responsible for entering the Waiting List coding of the procedure into the Trust PAS system and essential comments into the Waiting List for the management of the patient for example if they are suitable for weekend operating, a combined operating list, available at short notice. To ensure that essential information is entered onto the operating list comments so all theatre staff are informed of required data for example wheelchair bound hoist required, latex allergies, diabetic, MRSA. To maintain accurate and regularly validated computerised Waiting Lists. Responsible for acting upon the confirmed theatre timetables to compile and maintain accurate and appropriate theatre lists in a timely manner using the Patient Tracking List and Waiting list to date patients giving reasonable notice which take into account factors including case mix, theatres equipment, Imaging availability, theatre time, clinical need, list order of operating list etc Ensure that patients on the elective Waiting List are offered admission dates taking into account clinical priority and length of wait in accordance with the Trust's Patient Access policy actively working towards meeting the Waiting List targets.
To ensure that all patients are informed of correct fasting instructions for their surgery in accordance with their anaesthetic type, admission time and theatre list order and that all correspondence to patients are printed from the Trust PAS system and posted on a daily basis. To explain inpatient and Waiting List procedures to patients, relatives and other staff members. To provide non-clinical advice and information regarding appointments, admissions and theatre arrangements to patients and relatives. To notify and/or negotiate with patients either directly or by telephone regarding their admission date for surgery (or other procedure) and process the necessary documentation.
Ensure that the appropriate action is taken following both patient and hospital cancellations, such that the utilisation of elective capacity is maximised
