University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Cardiac Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Secretary to work within our Cardiology Department based at Worthing Hospital.We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Cardiac team as directed by the Care Group Support Manager. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative,but also as part of a team.Good communication skills are essential as you will need to liaise directly with patients, Consultants and other hospital staff.A working knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft packages isrequired but full training will be given in the use of hospital software.Audio typing skills are essential and a knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the audio-typing of clinic letters and other correspondence.? To use Careflow to ensure that patients have their next appointment within the timeline stipulated in the clinic letter and to book follow-up if not already arranged. If scan requested in clinic letter, check CRIS to ensure this has been requested by consultant.? To update pathways accordingly by ensuring outcomes from clinics arecompleted with the clinical teams and patient discharges are implemented.? To cancel/re-book appointments as requested by the Consultants, CNS's or patient.? To email the Clinic Changes Team and request any slot changes/overbooks on clinic as per Consultant/CNS request.? To answer the telephone within an appropriate timeline and deal with enquires from patients, relatives, GPs and other departments within the Trust.? To liaise with other secretarial staff, particularly within the same department, and ensure that cover arrangements during annual leave and sickness are facilitated by working as a team member, as required, and as directed by theLead Manager.? To liaise with internal and external professionals and departments and the general public as and when required, in a friendly, professional and courteous manner.? Undertaking mandatory training courses as required by the Trust and toundertake any other relevant training deemed necessary by the LeadManager to perform the job to an acceptable standard.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7719069-FEB26

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road,

Worthing,

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide a comprehensivesecretarial service to the Cardiac team as directed by the Care Group SupportManager. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative,but also as part of a team.Good communication skills are essential as you will need to liaise directly withpatients, Consultants and other hospital staff.A working knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft packages isrequired but full training will be given in the use of hospital software.Audio typing skills are essential and a knowledge of medical terminology would bean advantage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Person Specification

Typing Test

Essential

Audio Typing

Desirable

Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

Previous secretarial work experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Typing Test

Essential

Audio Typing

Desirable

Medical Terminology

Experience

Essential

Previous secretarial work experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road,

Worthing,

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road,

Worthing,

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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