Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

The closing date is 16 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Respiratory service within the Heart & Chest Clinic at Southend Hospital as an Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator.

You will be dealing directly with members of the public as well as hospital staff and will handle highly sensitive and confidential patient information.

You will require experience within an administrative role, good knowledge of Microsoft Word packages and excellent organisational skills.

In this fast‑paced role, you'll be responsible for coordinating complex bookings, overseeing mailbox communications, preparing clinics, tracking patients through the Patient Tracking List, tracking diagnostic radiology reports, processing clinic outcomes and any other administrative tasks for the smooth running of the service. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, precision and initiative.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

• Minimum one year experience in previous administrative role within NHS setting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of 18‑week referral to treatment RTT
• System knowledge for Careflow, ICE, ACP
• Touch‑typing keyboard skills

• Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent experience in similar position for 2 years

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)