Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Patient Pathway Coordinator to join our Patient Administration Team, supporting the delivery of safe, timely, and efficient elective care pathways.

The post holder will be responsible for managing surgical patient pathways, working closely with clinical teams to ensure theatre lists are fully utilised and patients progress through their pathway in line with RTT and local Trust requirements. This includes allocating and managing designated specialities, coordinating bookings, and proactively addressing capacity or pathway issues.

You will work closely with Surgeons, Clinical Services, Theatre Teams, and Operational Managers, contributing to effective list utilisation and ensuring patients are treated within national waiting time standards. The role requires flexibility, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, high‑volume team environment.

Main duties of the job

Key requirements include:

• Strong working knowledge of RTT rules, admitted pathways, and Patient Tracking Lists (PTL)
• Experience of managing surgical booking processes and coordinating theatre capacity
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively, including inboxes and competing tasks
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clinicians and services
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving pathway risks and potential breaches

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, patient‑focused, and committed to supporting high‑quality patient care through effective pathway management

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.