Outpatient Pathway Coordinator
The closing date is 24 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our large and friendly Outpatient team as a Patient Pathway Coordinator. This full-time role is central to the smooth and effective running of the Outpatient Department, which supports a wide range of services across the hospital.
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who thrives in a busy environment and is passionate about delivering excellent patient care. As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient pathways, ensuring appointments and referrals are managed efficiently and with compassion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality outpatient services. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have experience of administrative work and dealing with the general public and should be self-motivated with a calm, professional and organised approach to their work. He or she should be able to prioritise effectively and work in a flexible manner. It would be helpful to have NHS experience and in particular with appointment bookings.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who would enjoy the challenge of a busy environment and is able to work under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work within a large team and with the general public.
The hours and days of work in this role are fixed as follows:- Mon-Fri 08.30 am to 17.00. There will be an opportunity for agile working once fully trained.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-OPD1774-VR
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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