About this role
Job summary
Patient Pathway Coordinator Band 4 - Gynaecology
Are you an experienced and motivated individual with a passion for improving patient care and pathway management? We're looking for a Patient Pathway Coordinator to join our dynamic team within the Gynaecology department.
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Assistant Specialty Manager to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of patient pathways. This includes proactively managing Patient Tracking Lists (PTLs), addressing Lost to Follow-Up (LTFU) cases, and ensuring timely capture of clinical outcomes.
What we're looking for:
Strong knowledge of RTT (Referral to Treatment) and pathway management
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Apply now and be part of something special.
Main duties of the job
To provide a full range of medical secretarial assistance to consultants and their team. Manage own workload, demonstrate efficient organisation and oversee the smooth effective operation of the office. To work autonomously within a team, providing full organisational support to the consultant's practice and their team. To ensure procedures and working practices are in place so that the specialty and Trust can deliver a service that meets the standards and targets that have been set. To provide a considerate, patient focussed service in all dealings with patients and with staff around the hospital and throughout the whole system.
To provide a full range of administrative assistance to specialist Consultants and nurses within the Gynaecology department. The patient pathway coordinator will be required to manage their own workload, demonstrate efficient organisation and oversee the smooth effective coordination of the office. To work collaboratively within the team to deliver a service, that meets Trust standards and outstanding patient care.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To cover administrative and secretarial responsibilities for the department. To support the Consultants and nurses with a range of responsibilities within the Gynaecology department to provide a safe, efficient and caring patient pathway.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English RSA II or equivalent in word processing/audio typing RSA III, Medical secretarial qualification (BSMS Certificate) or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Excellent telephone manner Knowledge of NHS priorities and understanding of the guidelines and targets in own area of work (*) Excellent spelling and grammar To have an understanding or be willing to learn the departments patient pathway
Desirable
Working knowledge of a range of software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, and locally used data bases
Experience Essential
Experience of working in busy environment Experience of dealing with the general public Awareness and understanding of NHS pressures Experience of working in a large complex organisation and a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable
Experience in a medical environment Experience in using patient administration systems (I.E. Cerner, Dictate IT, ICE etc.)
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.
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)