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North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026.

This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

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Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has recently arisen within the Breast Care Centre for a Band 4 Patient Pathway Coordinator to join our busy departments across Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital. This team are focused on helping manage the administrative processes for patients who suffer with Breast Cancer in the Bristol and South West area.

The ideal candidate will need to be able to work alongside the existing administrative teams across both sites (Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital) in a calm, logical, organised and methodical way whilst being able to multi-task in a busy environment with complex patient pathways.

The role will be to support all radiological administration aspects of the patient pathway in line with 2WW cancer pathways and 18-week referral to treatment guidelines, therefore RTT and cancer knowledge is desirable.

This role demands exceptional organisational skills and resilience, as it involves managing high-volume, time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will thrive under stress, efficiently juggling multiple priorities while supporting a critical and compassionate cancer care team.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the Breast Care Imaging aspects of the patient pathway.

Act as point of contact for imaging appointments queries for patients, referring professionals and staff from other trusts.

Produce the imaging spreadsheet.

Booking of surveillance mammograms and 2nd look ultrasounds.

Provide a comprehensive service to the clinical team ensuring patients Mammograms and Ultrasounds are booked in a timely manner within national guidelines and in accordance with the trust’s Patients Access Policy.

Ensure that new or follow-up appointments, for Mammograms and Ultrasounds are dealt with in a timely manner ensuring that patients are informed with reasonable notice, and that all relevant paperwork is completed. This includes ensuring that all elective attendances/ admissions are promptly and accurately recorded on the appropriate CRIS and PAS

Process the relevant paperwork in line with the Overseas and Private Patients office.

Answer patient facing telephone lines to assist with queries.

Ensure that valuable resources are utilised to maximum potential, including replacing short notice cancellations.

Cancel patient appointments as requested and ensure that they are rescheduled in accordance with Trust policy. Accurately record all cancellations and cancellation reasons

Process results from surveillance mammograms and send letters to patients.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South West of England, with over 8000 employers delivering outstanding care, and with an annual turnover in excess of £530m.

The Information Management & Technology (IM&T) Directorate are looking for Data Quality Marshalls to assist and accelerate the ambitious programme of system change and quality improvements which form a key component of the Trust’s Digital Vision.

The post holders will be responsible for analysing and resolving data problems, proactively work with clinical and technical services to prevent future recurrences of poor data, and guide, advise, and support users to meet acceptable levels of data quality. The post holders will work with key stakeholders internally within the Trust, and externally with Commissioners.

The Trust has placed a significant investment in its digital transformation, and the Data Quality Team will provide expert advice and recommendations to the Trust’s leadership teams, regarding the development and delivery of operational and strategic data quality improvements in complex projects, and programmes including PAS change, System implementation, and Commissioner Contract renewal.

If you’d like the chance to have a key role in driving our forward our digital revolution, we’d like to hear from you!

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Knowledge

Working knowledge of relevant hospital systems
Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Email and Word
Knowledge of the Trusts Policies and Procedures
Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
Understanding of medical terminology
Ability to establish new working systems and patterns.

Training/Qualifications

Excellent keyboard and computer skills
Training will be provided for BNSSG Patient Access Policy and computerised patient administration system
Education to GCSE English Standard or equivalent

Experience

Experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary or busy team environment
Experience of working under pressure
Flexible working
Experience of working to protocols and procedures
Experience of talking to patients/service users
Good attention to detail and completion of tasks to deadlines
Ability to exercise judgement whilst problem solving and seeking advice appropriately

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE C standard or above (Maths and English)
Proven communication ability - with a range of professionals

Work Experience

Essential criteria

Confident in communicating with a broad range of individuals using various methods
Previous NHS experience
Experience using CRIS
Experience with booking patients into outpatient appointments

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience of working in an admin/ waiting list environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment

Ability to follow procedures/complete work to deadlines

Ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals including clinicians

Knowledge and experience of working in an admin / waiting list environment

Previous NHS experience or similar

Experience of CRIS system

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of NHS systems or similar

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

Promote a professional manner
Willing to be flexibly to ensure tasks are completed
Ability to work as part of a team

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

Patient Pathway Co-ordinator - Breast Care

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