Location
Burton-on-trent, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pa
Profession
Patient pathway coordinator
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

5 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Communication

    Ability to communicate effectively - Including written,face to face and telephone

  • Skills & Ability

    Ability to work to deadlines

  • Skills & Ability

    Advanced level of IT to include Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Experience & Knowledge

    Experience of working in a Customer/Patient Care environment

  • Experience & Knowledge

    Demonstrable experience in an NHS administrative role

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Communication

    Ability to ensure that accurate and effective communication is maintained within the team

  • Communication

    Must be an effective team player and have a flexible approach to all areas of work

  • Skills & Ability

    Ability to manage day to day workload independently

  • Experience & Knowledge

    Confident with Meditech

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated individual to join our team in a Pathway Co-Ordinator role.

Applicants must be confident communicators with the ability to liaise with colleagues and patients. Essential qualities are strong organisational/time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Applicants should have demonstrable experience of working in a busy outpatient environment or have call handling experience.

Main duties of the job

  • Dealing with patient queries both face to face and over the telephone
  • Clinic preparation including chasing patient scans and escalating where appropriate
  • Booking patient appointments and navigating capacity issues
  • Monitoring and actioning emails from the generic inbox
  • Deputise for the team leader where necessary
  • Liaising with consultants, nurses, HCA's and other outpatient staff where required
  • Following up on any missing outcomes from clinic

Application closing date: 15th October 2026

Interview date: 29th October 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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This advert is for Pathway Co-ordinator (Waiting list) with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Burton-on-trent, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Patient pathway coordinator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.

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