Job overview
Patient Pathway Coordinator Department – Patient Access, colorectal and pain
Band: 4 : £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
2 Posts available: Colorectal: 33.5 Hours per week fixed term until 1 July 2027
and
Pain: 25 Hours per week- permanent contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join our Patient Pathway Coordinator team within Patient Access. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities whilst providing exceptional and consistent administration support to two or more consultants, a clerical background in a health care environment would be beneficial to the role. This role requires the monitoring and management of patient pathways, ensuring that patients are seen within appropriate timeframes and are receiving their required appointments as well as providing excellent administration support to two or more consultants. This service has complex pathways; therefore, accuracy and organisation are key. The ability to effectively communicate and work well within a team is essential
Interview date: 16 July 2026
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
Main duties of the job
'They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%''NHS Survey, 2024''
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
To ensure a safe and smooth pathway for all patients, from the point of referral to discharge
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Proactive coordination of patient pathways in accordance with national and locally defined policies and standards, inclusive of ensuring relevant appointments, diagnostic tests etc are arranged, results are reviewed, escalations to the relevant clinician or team are made, relevant departments are liaised with and MKUH systems are accurately updated.
Provision of a comprehensive senior administration service to clinicians and teams within a designated specialty.
General:
Supporting clinical and operational teams to deliver an efficient and effective outpatient service. Setting up outpatient clinics inclusive of booking / cancelling rooms and assisting operational teams with clinic template arrangements.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information
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This advert is for Patient Pathway Co-ordinator - Surgery with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jun 2026.
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