Job summary

This position is ideal for a motivated, career minded individual who is focused on delivering an excellent service for patients and staff.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator to join a busy Orthopaedic Admin department and wider cluster. If you like working in a varied role in a busy office environment, have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and enjoy working as part of a strong team that is committed to providing the highest quality care we look forward to receiving your application.

Applicants must be a team player, have excellent organisational skills and be able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. Accuracy and prioritisation skills are also required.

The successful candidate will work closely with the the Patient Pathway coordinators as well as the admin managers. , supporting the administration services. The ability to deal with multiple issues and operational matters is essential .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients' pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will provide support to the Patient Pathway Co-ordinator (PPC) in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focussed and knowledgeable point of contact. To provide a consistent approach across the Trust, using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly within given timescales.

Details

• Date posted: 30 October 2026
• Closing date: 13 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year Pro rata, per annum, incl. HCAS (Outer)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 396-8322801-DE-GV
• Job locations: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NHS Experience

Desirable

• Trauma & Orthopaedic

GCSE

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE, Grade A-C or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Employer details

• Employer name: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/