Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator - Ophthalmology (PCEU Windsor)

The closing date is 08 March 2026

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY

Band 3 Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator (CAT Team 2 - Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator (APPC) to join our Clinical Administration Team in the Ophthalmology Department.

We are looking for a candidate who can provide support to clinical and non-clinical staff.

You will be a point of contact for administrative issues relating to patients' pathway of care, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

Main duties of the job

You will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer-focused and knowledgeable point of contact.

You will provide a consistent approach across the Trust, using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly within given timescales.

The Ophthalmology team is committed to providing our colleagues with a positive experience assisting them to build fulfilling and rewarding careers.

This is an exciting time to join the Ophthalmology Department as we move towards more digital ways of working, including virtual clinics and assessment.

About us

Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, easily accessible by road and rail, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle.

With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Windsor offers a vibrant community atmosphere, being a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

193-7798201PCG

Job locations

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients pathway of care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will provide support in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer-focused and knowledgeable point of contact. To provide a consistent approach across the Trust, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will describe how the functions of the role will be carried out, along with the timescales to which are to be adhered.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
GCSE or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

Experience of using of IT systems and patient data systems
Experience of scheduling outpatient appointments and/or admissions
Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment team

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
GCSE or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

Experience of using of IT systems and patient data systems
Experience of scheduling outpatient appointments and/or admissions
Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment team

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 Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)