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Patient Pathway Administrator / Receptionist
Department: Cancer Centre
Band 3 £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract until 31.01.2026
Part-time 30 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Trust as a Patient Pathway Administrator / Receptionist; we are looking for a motivated & hardworking individual to join our Macmillan and Oncology team in our Cancer Centre.
You will work within this dedicated team to facilitate the smooth running of the reception and clinic areas, scheduling and booking appointments and ensuring that co-ordinated and streamlined communication revolve around the patient and their individual needs.
You should have experience of working as a receptionist or in a customer focused environment, and have knowledge of customer care. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a desire to provide a first class service for patients and clinical teams.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy service offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020 and the Radiotherapy centre in 2024. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Wellbeing and Support Centre.
Interview date: 12.08.2025
- Responsible for entering accurate data onto the patient access system via Consultant proforma’s / instructions, following the patient access policy, in accordance with patient choice.
- Central communication point for patients attending for appointments, ensuring that patients (and their families) are clear about next appointments and that choice is offered, as far as possible, regarding timing.
- Act as a point of contact to listen to patients' queries and concerns and pass them to the appropriate areas.
- Ensure that all patient entries are up to date and accurate. Alert the Unit Senior Sister of any concerns regarding this process.
- Ensure patients read notes are available for clinics and treatment appointments.
We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.
Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10 and 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working"
(NHS Staff Survey 2024).
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily Dawson Job title: SACT Clinical Nurse Manager Email address:
[email protected] 
