# Band 4 Clinical Pathway Administrator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £33,262 - £36,027 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 Months FTC)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-08T13:30:53.889Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Barnet/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8066565
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8066565?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and resilient Clinical pathway Administrator to support the delivery of the Ophthalmology situated at Barnet Hospital

This is a busy and a fast paced role within the Ophthalmology department  The incoming post holders will need to have good attention to detail, be patient focus and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

The successful candidate will also be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification

### Main duties of the job

General administrative duties for the department such as scanning of patient notes on  to EPR, photocopying and distribution of mail and triaged referrals.

Ensure all patient demographics and contact details are kept up to date on Cerner.

When accessing patient records ensure computerised tracking systems are used appropriately.

Management of admin shared inbox and to ensure correspondence is distributed according to trusts guidelines.

Support the failsafe officer, ensuring the smooth and safe planning of patients pathway

Routinely process Blueteq funding forms received from the clinical teams cross -site and upload to medisight and Hi-cost portal (blueteq secure). Respond to general  queries with support from the clinical teams and service managers to ensure accurate information is recorded in a timely manner.

Provide reasonable cross-cover for other Clinical Pathway Administrators to ensure a  consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.

Management of Dictate and ensuring any correspondence is sent out to external  organisations.

Review the actions and instructions generated from Dictate when requested e.g.  ensuring that correspondence or test results are sent to a clinician in a different  specialty or booking a follow-up.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

## Job Details

We are looking for a dynamic and resilient Clinical pathway Administrator to support the delivery of the Ophthalmology situated at Barnet Hospital

This is a busy and a fast paced role within the Ophthalmology department The incoming post holders will need to have good attention to detail, be patient focus and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

The successful candidate will also be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification

## Job Description

General administrative duties for the department such as scanning of patient notes on to EPR, photocopying and distribution of mail and triaged referrals.

Ensure all patient demographics and contact details are kept up to date on Cerner.

When accessing patient records ensure computerised tracking systems are used appropriately.

Management of admin shared inbox and to ensure correspondence is distributed according to trusts guidelines.

Support the failsafe officer, ensuring the smooth and safe planning of patients pathway

Routinely process Blueteq funding forms received from the clinical teams cross -site and upload to medisight and Hi-cost portal (blueteq secure). Respond to general queries with support from the clinical teams and service managers to ensure accurate information is recorded in a timely manner.

Provide reasonable cross-cover for other Clinical Pathway Administrators to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.

Management of Dictate and ensuring any correspondence is sent out to external organisations.

Review the actions and instructions generated from Dictate when requested e.g. ensuring that correspondence or test results are sent to a clinician in a different specialty or booking a follow-up.

## Responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

## Person Specification

### Others

**Essential**

- Reliability – good time keeping
- Team work and ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships within different teams and relevant administrative, clinical and management staf
- Ability to work without direct supervision

**Desirable**

- Ability to work flexibly to accommodate peaks and troughs of activity

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment
- Experience of interaction with all levels of staff
- Previous administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to deadlines
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems

### Skills and aptitudes

**Essential**

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent customer care practice, being polite, sympathetic, patient and diplomatic
- Understanding patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of Cerner or equivalent system

**Desirable**

- Awareness of National and Trust pathway targets (such as 18 week RTT target)
- Ability to confidently interact and share knowledge with staff at all levels
- Proof of continuous learning and development
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Ability to use databases

### Royal Free World Class Values

**Essential**

- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

**Desirable**

- n/a

### Personal qualities and attributes

**Essential**

- Ability to maintain excellent communication channels and good customer services
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in manner
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative to prioritise tasks
- Good interpersonal skills having a friendly and approachable manner
- Proactive, forward-thinking, quick problem solving attitude with attention to detail

### Education and professional qualifications

**Essential**

- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent

**Desirable**

- Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 172.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10357459)
- [person specification (pdf, 156.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10357460)
- [functional requirements (pdf, 218.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10357461)

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