Inpatient/Outpatient Facilitator | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Farnworth, BL4 0JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Band 4 Inpatient / Outpatient Facilitator

3 x Permanent Posts | 37.5 Hours per Week

The Access, Booking and Choice Team at Bolton Hospital is looking to recruit two enthusiastic and motivated Inpatient / Outpatient Facilitators to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, supporting management of patient appointments & capacity across a range of specialties. Working closely with Capacity Co-ordinators, Booking Teams, Operational Managers and Clinical Teams, you will play a key role in ensuring patients receive timely access to care .

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of patient pathways, proactively resolving access and booking issues and contributing to the achievement of Referral to Treatment (RTT) and Cancer Waiting Time standards. You will also support waiting list management. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills. You should be able to prioritise competing demands, work accurately under pressure and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

Previous experience within an NHS, healthcare or administrative environment is desirable, particularly supervising teams & waiting list management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellent services and improving patient care for the people of Bolton. experience

Key Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operational management of inpatient and outpatient access, booking and capacity services, ensuring patients are offered timely appointments and pathways are managed effectively. Work collaboratively with Capacity Planning Co-ordinators, Booking Teams, Operational Managers and Clinical Teams to balance capacity and demand across designated specialties.

Support waiting list management and validation processes, identifying and escalating issues that may impact performance or patient care.

Work flexibly across the service, redeploying resources as required to meet operational demands and ensure continuity of service. Monitor workloads, performance and capacity, taking appropriate action to address concerns and improve efficiency.

Support the implementation of service improvements and new ways of working, promoting high standards of customer care and a positive patient experience. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and booking processes, enabling the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service.

Provide support and guidance to team members under the direction of the Capacity Planning Co-ordinator, responding to operational queries and requests for information, including in the absence of the line manager. Represent Access, Booking and Choice professionally at all times and contribute to the effective utilisation of clinical capacity across the patient pathway.

We offer an excellent working environment, supported by dedicated teams who work collaboratively to provide the people of Bolton with the highest standard of care possible.

Our Trust is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our population while delivering outstanding patient care. We are equally committed to ensuring that our staff experience pride, fulfilment and enjoyment in their work.

We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where every member of staff feels valued, respected and supported. In return, we offer excellent opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.

Please see attached job description and person specification for details of main responsibilities, alternatively see contact details.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

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