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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
12 months (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
396-NN-6861400-A&C-Z
Employer
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kingston Hospital
Town
Kingston
Salary
£28,622 - £30,225 pa incl. HCAS (Outer)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/02/2025 23:59

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Patient Pathway Coordinator

Band 3

Home, community, hospital

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

  • Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
  • Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
  • Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
  • Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

 

Job overview

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients’ pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will provide support to the Patient Pathway Coordinator (PPC) in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of the Gynaecology Oncology Admin Team. This post will be based at Kingston Hospital. The post holder will be required to manage patient pathways within the service in line with national and trust cancer targets. 

Please ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Working for our organisation

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Grade C or above in English and Math or equivalent certification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Customer service experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare setting
  • Experience of scheduling outpatient appointments

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
  • Manage and interpret data correctly to inform decision making

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDCapital Nurse, LondonCommitted to being an Inclusive EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positivehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Our Health HeroesDisability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkLondon HCSW Award - Sustainable RetentionNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly Wood
Job title
Service Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8973 5053
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