Outpatient Pathway Coordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This full-time Outpatient Pathway Coordinator role is central to the smooth running of the Outpatient Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will coordinate patient pathways, manage appointments and referrals efficiently, and deliver excellent patient care. This position requires a motivated, organised individual who thrives in a busy environment and has administrative experience. The working hours are fixed as Mon-Fri 08:30 am to 16:30.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate patient pathways.
- Ensure appointments and referrals are managed efficiently.
- Deliver excellent patient care.
- Undertake administrative work.
- Prioritise effectively and work in a flexible manner.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in customer care
- ECDL or equivalent experience
- Able to demonstrate commitment to and skills in customer care
- Excellent telephone manner
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft and Trust applications
- Understanding of the IPM system or a similar PAS system
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills with a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to contribute to team working and to develop good working relationships
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive issues
- Detailed knowledge of the Outpatient Department and its current processes
- Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
Desirable criteria
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent standard of education in English and Mathematics or equivalent work based experience
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.
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Outpatient Pathway Coordinator
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our large and friendly Outpatient team as a Patient Pathway Coordinator. This full-time role is central to the smooth and effective running of the Outpatient Department, which supports a wide range of services across the hospital.
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who thrives in a busy environment and is passionate about delivering excellent patient care. As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient pathways, ensuring appointments and referrals are managed efficiently and with compassion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality outpatient services. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have experience of administrative work and dealing with the general public and should be self-motivated with a calm, professional and organised approach to their work. He or she should be able to prioritise effectively and work in a flexible manner. It would be helpful to have NHS experience and in particular with appointment bookings.
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