Lead Elective Coordinator, Band 5

The Lead Elective Coordinator will support the operational delivery of elective Trauma & Orthopaedic (T&O) services across Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

The post holder will play a key role in managing waiting lists, coordinating elective patient pathways, and ensuring delivery of Referral to Treatment (RTT) standards.

Working closely with operational managers, clinical teams, and administrative staff, the post holder will provide day-to-day coordination and supervision of elective services, ensuring efficient booking, scheduling, and pathway management.

Main duties of the job

- Manage and monitor RTT pathways to ensure compliance with national waiting time standards

- Actively manage elective waiting lists, identifying and escalating risks to breaches

- Coordinate patient bookings for outpatient appointments, diagnostics, and theatre procedures

- Validate patient pathways to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with RTT rules

- Ensure patients are scheduled in line with clinical priority and Trust policies

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.