Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Pathway Coordinator

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Job summary

  • Work within a specific clinical area to facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey by ensuring that co-ordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.

    o Have overall management for a number of Patient Pathway teams including; attendance management, appraisals and general monitoring of performance and compliance with Trust, Divisional and Speciality standards.

    o Support the clinical team, Operational Manager and other Divisional managers in ensuring the speciality are able to deliver safe and effective services whilst also ensuring compliance with contractual access targets e.g. the 18 weeks Referral To Treatment target.

    o Provide Cross-cover for other a Patient Pathway coordinator to ensure a consistent and effective administration services is maintained.

Main duties of the job

Co-ordinate, monitor and initiate appropriate changes within administrative processes along the patient pathway to ensure the patient's journey is managed efficiently, smoothly and in accordance with targets and agreed timescales.

Utilise computerised tracking systems to locate case notes and investigation results.

Liaise with teams outside of the speciality e.g. GPs where appropriate to ensure a seamless patient journey.

Ensure patient information is maintained and updated on the appropriate patient information system.

Monitor work lists Consultant workflow and escalate to Operational Managers if necessary.

Monitor patient attendance to appointments and re-arrange/book further appointments as required.

Knowledge of TCI's and pre-assessments.

Achievement of agreed KPI's.

Tracking RTT PTL and escalating any blockages as early as possible to Operational Managers.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5131-D

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Short Listing

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to follow managers instructions
  • Commitment to self development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS system
  • Experience in either same role or similar role

Essential

Essential

  • Commitment to self development
Person Specification

Short Listing

Essential

  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to follow managers instructions
  • Commitment to self development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS system
  • Experience in either same role or similar role

Essential

Essential

  • Commitment to self development

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Service Manager

Rebecca Willats

rebecca.willats@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5131-D

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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