Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Vascular Surgery Network. The role is for an assistant patient pathway co‑ordinator working 37.5 hours per week across Monday–Friday. It is a 12‑month maternity leave secondment based at Southmead Hospital.
Responsibilities
The Vascular Patient Pathway Assistant supports the Patient Pathway Coordinator as part of a clinical team, ensuring patients are admitted efficiently for investigative treatments, diagnostic procedures, and inpatient and day‑case operations. Tasks include adhering to national guidelines, the NHS Constitution, waiting time standards, Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules, and the trust’s Patient Access Policy.
Qualifications
- Good general education including GCSE in Maths or English (or equivalent)
- Advanced keyboard and computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Desirable Qualifications
- Patient Administration System (PAS) training
Experience
- Experience in NHS or a similar organisation
- Experience working under pressure
- Experience working as part of a team in a multi‑disciplinary environment
- Database experience
- Knowledge of patient pathway
Desirable Experience
- Experience supervising a team
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Ability to work using own initiative with excellent organisational and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, within a stressful environment, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to exercise judgement and take responsibility for actions
- Able to promote good working relationships among team, colleagues and clinical staff
- Willingness and ability to learn new IT skills and technology
Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups, including black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ people. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in the Trust’s workforce at Band 8a and above.
Additional Information and On‑boarding
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the pay scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. Strict pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Contact for disability accommodation queries: 0117 414 1151.
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