Progress Chaser
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Progress Chaser to join the Hospital at Home team in Stevenage. The role involves supporting patient flow, ensuring timely and coordinated care throughout their inpatient journey. You will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, patients, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate actions, resolve delays, and support smooth, efficient discharges. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are vital for maintaining accurate records and updating patient systems.
Key responsibilities
- Support patient flow and ensure timely, safe, and well-coordinated care.
- Progress patient pathways and help achieve Expected Discharge Dates.
- Work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, patients, carers, and partner agencies.
- Coordinate actions, resolve delays, and support smooth, efficient discharges.
- Maintain accurate records and update patient systems such as SystmOne.
- Support the coordination of services including therapy, nursing, pharmacy, and social care.
Essential criteria
- Good general education including GCSE English grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Ability to use and knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Experience in an administrative post
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels, both verbally and in writing
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent level of knowledge
- Desk top publishing Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of working within NHS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 4d
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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Progress Chaser
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organisedProgress Chaser to join our Hospital at Home team at Abel Smith House in Stevenage. This rewarding role is central to supporting patient flow, ensuring individuals receive timely, safe, and well-coordinated care throughout their inpatient journey.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play an integral role in progressing patient pathways and helping to achieve Expected Discharge Dates. You will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, patients, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate actions, resolve delays, and support smooth, efficient discharges. Your ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships will be essential in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
*Proposed interview date : 29th September 2026*
Main duties of the job
This position offers a varied and engaging workload, where strong organisational skills and attention to detail are vital. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, updating patient systems such as SystmOne, and supporting the coordination of services including therapy, nursing, pharmacy, and social care. You will also contribute to team meetings, audits, and continu
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