Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Neuro Oncology Team at an esteemed healthcare provider. This role as a Part Time Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator involves supporting the clinical team in managing patient pathways for cancer and brain tumour patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong administration skills and empathy to assist patients through their journey. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Patient Pathway Coordinator in managing patient pathways.
• Assist with outpatient appointments and pre-operative assessments.

Skills

Administration Skills

Empathy

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Educational Background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Neuro Oncology Team, within Neurosurgery for a Part Time, B3 Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator, 20 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neurosurgery Department to join the Neuro Oncology admin team as an Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone with administration skills to take the next step with their development.

The Neuro Oncology Service deals with cancer/brain tumour patients, so we are looking for someone with empathy, and has the ability to deal with upset and anxious patients.

The role will be based at in the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Neuro Oncology Patient Pathway Assistant role is to support the Patient Pathway Coordinator in working as part of a clinical team seeing patients through their oncology pathways from outpatient appointments, diagnostics, pre-operative assessment, through to surgery.

See Job description attached for full details of the role.

Person specification

Education

• Essential criteria
• Education
• Experience
• Admin skills

Desirable criteria

• Hospital admin experience
• Microsoft experience

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