# Band 4 Patient Pathway Navigator - Neurology

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

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Royal Free Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Navigator (discipline unspecified)
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 4 months (Monday - Friday)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20T11:30:35.748Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/RF_Neurology/RF_Neurology-v8310769
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurology department at Royal Free London. The successful candidate will be expected to work within a team of Patient Navigators or Clinical Pathway Administrators and be responsible for the smooth running of the patient journey from referral to discharge. This will be achieved by ensuring that coordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.

This post will be a 4-month fixed term contract. It will also be offered as a secondment opportunity where appropriate.

### Main duties of the job

The Neurology service is looking for a dynamic and resilient clinical pathway navigator to join our team. This is a pivotal role within the team and will be supported by the Clinical Pathway Manager. You would be responsible for maintaining service delivery and improvement within the department.

Be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting medical and nursing colleagues within the department Be proactive, enthusiastic, and resilient Be able to support and reassure patients attending the Neurology service

The successful candidate will be based at our Hampstead site, and will be required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification and in particular have experience of working with various staff groups and excellent communication & organisational skills.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of managing workloads and deadlines.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment.

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
- Previous administrative experience.

### Skills and aptitudes

**Essential**

- Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- IT literate with strong MS Outlook and Excel knowledge.
- Ability to learn quickly and maintain confidentiality.

**Desirable**

- Experience using Cerner.

### Royal Free shared commitments

**Essential**

- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

### Personal qualities and attributes

**Essential**

- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive and solution-focused approach
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Flexible to meet service demands
- Maintains professionalism at all times

### Education and professional qualifications

**Essential**

- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.

**Desirable**

- Degree or diploma level qualification or equivalent.
- Courses/further study demonstrating personal development.
- Previous experience working with the public.

## Documents

- [ps (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10709162)
- [jd & ps (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10705079)
- [functional requirements (pdf, 100.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10705078)
- [allied health professional - benefits, about rfl, shared commitments and governing objectives (pdf, 637.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2752)
- [corporate, admin & clerical, other - benefits, about rfl, shared commitments and governing objectives (pdf, 646.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2753)

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