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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (maybe required to cover other sites according to the needs of the business)
Job ref
390-WAC-BA-5244
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/03/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Patient Pathway Officer - Colposcopy

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Within this role you will work within a specific clinical area to support the smooth running of the patient journey by ensuring that administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs.

You will support the Patient Pathway Coordinator  in providing administrative support to all clinical staff within the clinical area including Consultants, Nurse Specialists  and other divisional managers in ensuring the specialty are able to deliver safe and effective services whilst also ensuring compliance with contractual access targets e.g. the 18 weeks referral to Treatment target.

You will possibly need to provide cross-cover for other PPC/PPO to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in delivering efficient administrative processes, working closely with fellow Patient Pathway Coordinators to ensure every patient’s journey is smooth, well‑managed, and aligned with agreed targets and timelines. They will use digital tracking systems to quickly locate case notes and investigation results, while ensuring all patient information is accurately maintained and updated within the relevant systems.

You will take responsibility for booking and rearranging patient appointments as needed, while supporting the Patient Pathway Coordinator in setting up, reviewing, and adjusting clinics in collaboration with clinicians to meet demand and enhance patient and stakeholder experience. The role also involves assisting coordinators, divisional managers, and clinicians in managing clinic capacity, including communicating with patients regarding cancellations and re‑bookings.

The post holder will contribute to the induction of new administrative staff across the team and the wider Trust, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to embed best practice. They will also provide cross‑cover for other PPCs and PPOs, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, reliable, and high‑quality administrative service at all times.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
 
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
 
We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a hospital - similar environment
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Innovative, able to problem solve and make decisions appropriate to level of post.
  • Can work with minimal or no supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a high-pressure environment
  • Understanding of NHS England cervical screening and RTT pathways
  • Able to effectively manage numerous, conflicting priorities to a tight deadline
  • Understanding of the operational management of the NHS and the delivery of services
  • Previous NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE standard including maths and English or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dawn Bartram
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07587163289
Additional information

If you would like to visit the unit for an informal chat please contact 

[email protected]

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