Pathway Co-Ordinator

Job overview

Do you like a challenge? If you are looking for an interesting and varied role and would like to work as part of a friendly and busy team, this could be the position you are looking for!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Medicine Business Unit 1 for a Pathway Co-ordinator as part of the Respiratory Medical Secretary Team.

The post holder will be required to provide an efficient secretarial service to the consultants and their team in respect of NHS work. They will need to work flexibly with or alongside medical secretarial staff, consultants and other teams when required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent communication & problem-solving skills. You will require high levels of tact and diplomacy with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively to enable day to day management. You will be working alongside a number of consultants and various other clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

• You will act as the main point of contact for patients and medical staff on behalf of the consultant and team ensuring that all queries are answered with skill and sensitivity and in a courteous and professional manner
• Typing and dispatch of clinical correspondence within agreed timescales and quality standards
• Ensure urgent test results/correspondence is brought to the immediate attention of the Consultant or team
• An understanding of 18-week RTT process
• Support management in the preparation and validation of waiting lists and performance data in team leader's absence
• Liaise effectively with wards, departments and other clinical staff within the hospital and external healthcare providers
• Providing secretarial support/cover for colleagues during absence

All training required will be provided on appointment.

Closing date: 3 June 2026

Interview date: 17 June 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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