Clinical Pathway Co-Ordinator

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A large hospital trust in England seeks an administrative support role within its busy endoscopy department. The role involves producing audits, maintaining staffing levels, and managing administrative tasks. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and at least 2 years of office experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in an office environment.
• Some understanding of medical terms.
• Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce audits on inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Maintain staffing levels and assist with recruitment.
• Prepare meeting notes and manage sickness absence.

Skills

Knowledge of a range of administration procedures

Knowledge of computer software programmes

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

RSA 3/AMSPAR or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Our busy endoscopy department is on an exciting improvement journey that puts our patients at the heart of everything we do. An opportunity has arisen to assist the unit manager and the wider endoscopy nursing team with administrative tasks. This role would suit someone who enjoys finding solutions to problems, can work flexibly and cope with changing demands.

Main duties

• Produce audits on inpatient and outpatient procedures and complete other work to ensure the unit meets Joint Advisory Group (JAG) standards.
• Support the day-to-day running of the unit by maintaining the roster, staffing levels, staff training, assisting with recruitment, ordering equipment and monitoring progress of repairs.
• Prepare meeting notes and assist in managing sickness absence in accordance with HR policies and guidance.

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people". We are guided by our values: "People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference". We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals called "We care" to empower frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We are looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Details

• Date posted: 22 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Location: Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
• Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. For queries, contact the line manager using the provided contact details.

Person Specification

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administration procedures
• Knowledge of computer software programmes, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Spreadsheets and PowerPoint
• 2 years’ experience in an office environment
• Some understanding of medical terms
• Attention to detail – accuracy, spelling, etc.
• Prioritisation of own work

Desirable

• Working within an acute hospital setting
• RSA 3/AMSPAR or other equivalent qualification
• Worked in an Endoscopy setting
• Experience in Endoscopy services and provisions

Governance

Essential

• Upholds and models the Trust values
• Be aware of the Trust's policy on sharing information including GDPR

Desirable

• Experience in Endoscopy services and provisions

Personal/Professional Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, empathy and diplomacy
• Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment

Other Requirements

• Attention to detail – accuracy, spelling, etc.
• Prioritisation of own work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Since 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement). Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Additional information

Employer details: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG. Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/