The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Respiratory Physiology Co-ordinator

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

The Band 3 Respiratory Physiology Coordinator provides administrative and organisational support to the Respiratory Physiology team. The role focuses on efficient patient pathways, appointment management, clerical duties and supporting the clinical physiology team to deliver smooth, timely diagnostic service

Main duties of the job

Develop and maintain the ability to use and simultaneously navigate a range of computer systems including Patient Administration System (PAS), the electronic referral system, patient records, order communication system, digital call handling system, Microsoft packages, particularly Excel. The post holder will be required to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage competing demands whilst multitasking with the possibility of multiple interruptions. To frequently sit and concentrate using multiple computer screens for a substantial proportion of the working day, inputting accurate information using varying computer systems at the same time, often whilst speaking to a patient. To provide a dedicated service to individual specialties, working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team including clinical and administrative colleagues to keep outpatient clinics utilised to optimum levels. Using Excel, extract and filter patients from the New Waiters and Follow-Up PTL (Patient Tracking List) to ensure patients selected are in clinical priority and chronological order in line with local and national targets (18-week RTT and Cancer) prior to booking. Book, cancel and re-arrange appointments in line with the Trusts Patient Access Policy ensuring slots are offered to patients giving reasonable notice. To have a clear understanding of patient pathways and episodes ensuring patients are supported safely through their pathway be this routine, cancer or acute.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000829

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Sound educational background (5 GCSEs including English and Maths)
NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience
ECDL or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience of working with multiple computer software programmes such as Microsoft Office, Patent Administration System, ICE
Working within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working in a customer service environment
Excellent communication skills to overcome barriers of understanding
Working in a demanding and fast paced environment and ability to cope with regular interruptions and changes to work priorities
Experience of collating data
Ability to organise self, working to deadlines and ensuring quality standards.
Experience of scheduling / coordination activities and/or resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

Sound educational background (5 GCSEs including English and Maths)
NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience
ECDL or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience of working with multiple computer software programmes such as Microsoft Office, Patent Administration System, ICE
Working within a multidisciplinary team
Experience of working in a customer service environment
Excellent communication skills to overcome barriers of understanding
Working in a demanding and fast paced environment and ability to cope with regular interruptions and changes to work priorities
Experience of collating data
Ability to organise self, working to deadlines and ensuring quality standards.
Experience of scheduling / coordination activities and/or resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).

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.