Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator Oncology & Colposcopy

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to work within our Gynaecology Division as Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinators to provide a comprehensive, professional and effective administrative service and to supervisor and monitor the staff within their team. These roles are crucial in looking after our patients from when they are initially referred to our Service by working closely with our Medical and Nursing Teams, until their treatment with us is concluded.In return we offer a rewarding role that offers challenge but also support from your team manager with training opportunities identified and offered in order to support your ongoing development and the chance to be a part of an exciting and dynamic team.The post holder will support the provision of the highest quality patient care through dedicated administrative and clerical support and continuous improvement within our Oncology & Colposcopy Team. The Post holder will support Lead Patient Pathway Coordinators and Ward Clerk Assistants ensuring the provision of a comprehensive service to the Consultants and their teams, working within this area.Based in the Oncology & Colposcopy clinical team, the post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative and clerical issues relating to patients' pathway of care, tracking and supporting them from referral to treatment &/or discharge.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be required to:Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as they will need to liaise with staff at all levels. Work well as part of a larger team as well as have the ability to work autonomously, be able to multi-task and be flexible in their approach..Engage and communicate with patients on a daily basis regarding their care with us and the next steps in their pathway.Demonstrate attention to detail; exceptional organisational skills and be able to manage changing priorities as they arise, in a calm and professional manner to ensure the smooth running and efficient service.Have a good working knowledge of MS software, data collection skills.Have previous knowledge of working in a relevant hospital or administrative based role and have an understanding of clinical pathways and medical terminology and the willingness and enthusiasm to learn.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-SMH-7427828-RL4Job locationsSaint Mary's Hospital MCSOxford RoadManchesterM13 0JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationCriteriaEssential
  • Computer literate/ IT trained. Previous recent (past 18 months) clerical experience
  • Experience of working in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills. Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good basis numeracy and literacy skills. Good organisation and prioritisation skills. Ability to train/ induct new members of staff
  • Good general education or NVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Understanding of NHS pathways and RTT
Person SpecificationCriteriaEssential
  • Computer literate/ IT trained. Previous recent (past 18 months) clerical experience
  • Experience of working in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills. Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good basis numeracy and literacy skills. Good organisation and prioritisation skills. Ability to train/ induct new members of staff
  • Good general education or NVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Understanding of NHS pathways and RTT

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