Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7348544
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pathway Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full Time |
A new opportunity has arisen within the Medicine Care Group at Sheffield Children's for a Pathway Co-ordinator. You will play a vital part in supporting the smooth delivery of care pathways across a range of specialties, including Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Neurology, Oncology, and more. Working with clinical and management teams, you'll ensure patients receive efficient, and appropriate care in line with the national 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) target.
What We're Looking For: We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and proactive person with:
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Knowledge of hospital systems (e.g., PAS) and waiting list policies
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IT proficiency (formal training to diploma level or equivalent)
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Strong data analysis skills to support performance and service improvements
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Understanding of outpatient and inpatient waiting time targets
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A commitment to Trust values, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Step into a role where your work truly matters. Support better outcomes for children and families across our Trust.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Track patients through their 18-week RTT pathway
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Identify and escalate pathway blockages or delays
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Work collaboratively to redesign care pathways for smoother patient journeys
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Validate and analyse data to support care delivery
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Communicate with a range of clinical specialties and care group teams to ensure service efficiency
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of a range of IT areas, formal training or experience to diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Higher IT qualifications.
- A level standard qualification
- Knowledge/qualification in statistics.
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS operational experience
- Working knowledge of hospital systems (e.g. PAS)
- Ability to use information to effectively support the improvement of performance and service delivery
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing information, sharing and analysing data
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of clinical coding.
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of and experience of working with waiting list policies, outpatient and inpatient waiting time targets
- Evidence of excellent organisational skills, prioritisation and communication skills
- Experience of being able to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work independently
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of current NHS climate and direction of travel
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment
- Ability to communicate effectively – both oral and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to ask for help and guidance
- Ability to prioritise work of self and others whilst working to tight and conflicting deadlines
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve and use initiative
- Able to travel to other hospital sites on occasion
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Bird
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01142717680
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