Outpatient Receptionist & Scheduler Supervisor


Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Outpatient Supervisor

Department Reception and Central Booking

Band 4 £28,392-£31,157 per annum pro rata

Hours: 20 hours per week .All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Central Booking Office as a Scheduling Supervisor, supporting our evening Scheduling Team.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 16:00–20:00

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual with excellent communication skills who can confidently support and supervise a busy team.

Interview date: week commencing 7 September 2026

Please note that we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role

They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%''NHS Survey, 2024''

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

You will have the day-to-day supervision of the Scheduling team. They will have a key role in supporting the delivery of agreed reports and targets, in line with information regarding the department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Good communication skills and being able to work with all levels of staff are crucial, with the ability to remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines. As Supervisors they are able to escalate to the manager. Supervisors are expected to demonstrate the Trust values within their daily work, to both support colleagues and provide an example of good behaviours within the workplace.

You will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties to support the Patient Administration Service. Providing support and expert knowledge to the administrative team within their department, they will aid their manager to oversee all administrative and clerical processes to enable a high quality, effective patient focussed service. This service is to be delivered, utilising standard operating procedures to ensure achievement of all KPI’s with the ability to escalate any concerns to their manager. The post holder will play a significant part in the writing of these processes to ensure they are accurate and achievable for the reception / scheduling teams.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Day to day supervision of Scheduling staff

Responsible for ensuring Scheduling staff have required training and skills and that this is maintained with any upgrades or changes to our electronic systems or Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

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