Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology Patient Pathway Coordinator
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 30 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Job ref
- 214-SRG-7033725
- Employer
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's Mill Hospital
- Town
- Sutton in Ashfield
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Patient Pathway Coordinator - Ophthalmology
NHS AfC: Band 3
Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here annd know that happy colleagues deliver better care.
Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
We have a unique opportunity for a Patient Pathway Coordinator to be part of a passionate, professional and dedicated team that is focused on creating a positive journey for all patients seen within our service.
The work is fast-paced and challenging but very rewarding. Your experienced colleagues will provide you with a robust training program that will help you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become a successful Patient Pathway Coordinator.
We believe that work should be a great place for everyone and we will support your continuing personal development with regular one-on-one meetings and an annual appraisal, ensuring you are guided to all available training courses and support.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria
- Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy
- Knowledge of NHS or service provider in general
- Thorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
- Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applications
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Equality and diversity
Desirable criteria
- Sound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures
- Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems – As applicable to speciality
Qualifications Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential criteria
- Good general education with GCSE English at grade C or above., (or equivalent)
- RSA II (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR)
- NVQ in Customer Care
- nstitute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Shorthand speeds of 80wpm
Further Training
Essential criteria
- On the job training
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory training
- Experience of managing health & safety issues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Quality Customer Service
- Previous NHS knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising staff
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laurie Severn
- Job title
- Operations Assistant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07387 533788
- Additional information
01623 622515 x 6945
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