Job overview
A post has arisen for a Patient Pathway Coordinator across the Trauma & Orthopaedic services. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to gain valuable experience in the PPC administration role or those excited to explore a new specialty.
As Patient Pathway Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of patient pathways, contributing to the delivery of outstanding care within our esteemed Trauma & Orthopaedic department. You will become part of a dedicated and highly skilled team committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.
This role offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment, with the chance to make a meaningful impact on the quality of care provided to our patients.
If you are passionate about contributing to a healthcare team and are looking to develop your career in an administrative role, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Quality Customer Service
- Some experience providing required NHS knowledge and qualification equivalences if necessary
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
Further Training
Essential
- On the job training
Desirable
- Supervisory training
- Experience of managing health & safety issues
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy.
- Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general
- Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
- Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications
- Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Health and Safety
- Equality and diversity
Desirable
- Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures
- Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems – As applicable to speciality
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary
- To work across both Kings Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital sites
Qualifications/Academic/Craft/Professional
Essential
- Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above
- RSA II (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ECDL
- Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR)
- NVQ in Customer Care
- Institute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)
- Shorthand speeds of 80wpm
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This advert is for Patient Pathway Coordinator with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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