Barts Health NHS Trust

Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

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Job summary

The Cardiovascular CAG is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Barts Heart Centre's team of administrators within the EP and Intervention Cardiology service, as a Patient Pathway Coordinator. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will be responsible for the administration of efficient and effective cardiovascular services, demonstrating both high performance and dedication.

The post holder will be responsible for secretarial and validation responsibilities within the cardiology service for Electrophysiology and Intervention cardiology, and when required provide cover across the service where staffing gaps arise. They will be expected to work independently and also within a team with minimal supervision while also utilising their own initiative. The post holder will be responsible to ensure the cardiology PTL is an accurate reflection of the patient waiting list, and patient pathways are maintained in line with RTT rules and NHS policy requirements.

The post holder will be working closely with the Deputy Delivery Manager in ensuring that all validation of patients pathways are up to date and the secretarial duties of the service are met. The post holder will be required to cover alternative administrative duties when staffing gaps occur, as instructed by the Deputy Delivery Manager

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post is to actively manage the administrative processes of patient pathways, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for patients throughout their treatment by the Trust. Key responsibilities include front-end validation of patient pathways, tracking and expediting clinical results to help reduce treatment times, and maintaining accurate records of patient notes on Trust systems. The postholder will also contribute to the delivery of a high-quality administration and typing service, supporting the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and coordination of care.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7832667SBH-A

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A Level or equivalent standard of education

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience successfully working in a relevant administrative and/or medical secretarial role
  • Experience of confidently validating patient pathways in accordance with RTT rules

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of a range of IT packages such as word, excel, outlook and power point
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of RTT rules and NHS patient pathway validation standards.
  • A good level of medical terminology acquired through education, training or work experience

Skills

Essential

  • Keyboard skills to access and input into data systems, and competent in Microsoft Office products.
  • Understanding of Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act

Desirable

  • Competence with a range of NHS IT packages, e.g. CRS and G2
  • Ability to use information to monitor processes, plan and initiate action
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A Level or equivalent standard of education

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience successfully working in a relevant administrative and/or medical secretarial role
  • Experience of confidently validating patient pathways in accordance with RTT rules

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of a range of IT packages such as word, excel, outlook and power point
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of RTT rules and NHS patient pathway validation standards.
  • A good level of medical terminology acquired through education, training or work experience

Skills

Essential

  • Keyboard skills to access and input into data systems, and competent in Microsoft Office products.
  • Understanding of Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act

Desirable

  • Competence with a range of NHS IT packages, e.g. CRS and G2
  • Ability to use information to monitor processes, plan and initiate action

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Delivery Manager

Nirali Desai

nirali.desai4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7832667SBH-A

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


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