About this role
Job summary The Gastroenterology Directorate has an exciting opportunity for an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Pathway Coordinator. This pivotal role is key to supporting the effective management and coordination of patient pathways within the Gastroenterology service. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to ensure high standards of patient care, facilitate efficient service delivery, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the IBD pathway across the Directorate. The successful candidate will play an important role in enhancing the patient experience by supporting timely access to care and maintaining effective communication throughout the patient journey.
Main duties of the job
The role will include management of patient pathways, oversight of waiting lists, administration of the IBD helpline, clinic booking and scheduling, maintenance of patient databases, and ensuring timely communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
They will work within dedicated speciality clinical areas to facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey by ensuring that co-ordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.
The post holder will implement all administrative processes along the patient pathway, to ensure the patient's journey is managed efficiently and in accordance with agreed targets and priorities.
Provide cross-cover to ensure a consistent and effective administrative service is maintained at all times across the Gastroenterology service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential
Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualification or sufficient relevant experience. Relevant practical experience incorporates the use of Myrddin Administration System and Clinical Workstation for recording or validating of clinical activity to diploma level equivalent. Previous experience of, or exposure to, validation elements required to maintain accurate patient pathways on Myrddin.
Desirable
Knowledge of Gastroenterology pathways
Experience Essential
Experience of writing and ability to produce documents Experience of analysing and interpreting information to identify variance in performance and identifying solutions Knowledge of RTT Waiting Times Experience of outpatient booking Experience of maintaining databases, spreadsheets and producing accurate administrative reports.
Desirable
Experience of implementing service improvement Understanding of how to interpret analytical data
Skills Essential
Ability to develop and maintain communication both verbal and in writing Ability to identify key issues and problems in a situation Ability to apply influencing and negotiation skills necessary to achieve successful outcomes. Analytical and problem-solving skills IT literacy skills including a well-developed knowledge of excel
Desirable
Awareness of the current NHS climate including necessity for improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)