Rheumatology Pathway Coordinator - Part-Time, Patient Flow

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pathway Coordinator to join the Rheumatology Team on a part-time basis (15 hours per week). The role focuses on proactively managing waiting lists for elective surgical pathways and ensuring patients receive timely treatment in line with RTT standards.

You will book and manage clinic activity, liaise with Consultants and clinical staff, monitor waiting times, and support clinical prioritisation and theatre list

Qualifications

• Experience in a patient-focused administrative role, ideally within the NHS.
• Knowledge of Lorenzo (clinical system) is beneficial.
• Strong IT skills and ability to input data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage Rheumatology waiting lists from decision to admit through treatment.
• Book and manage clinic activity and coordinate with Consultants.
• Monitor RTT targets and escalate capacity issues when required.
• Provide cross-cover across specialties to maintain service continuity.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients and clinical teams, handling queries professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

IT skills

Tools

Lorenzo

ORMIS

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pathway Coordinator to join the Rheumatology Team on a part-time basis (15 hours per week). The role focuses on proactively managing waiting lists for elective surgical pathways and ensuring patients receive timely treatment in line with RTT standards.

You will book and manage clinic activity, liaise with Consultants and clinical staff, monitor waiting times, and support clinical prioritisation and theatre list