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Band 3
Full-time

Assistant Patient Pathway Administrator

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustOCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 22/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
09/09/2026
Closes
22/09/2026

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Role summary

This is an essential administrative role within the Endocrinology department, supporting Patient Pathway Administrators. The role involves managing patient pathways from referrals to clinic bookings, processing correspondence, and liaising with patients and healthcare workers. We are looking for a friendly individual with good communication and methodical skills who is willing to work as part of a team. This position is full-time and permanent.

Key responsibilities

  • Support Patient Pathway Administrators with all elements of the patient pathway.
  • Handle ERS referrals and clinic bookings.
  • Process correspondence related to patient care.
  • Liaise with patients and other healthcare workers.

Essential criteria

  • Good standard of education (5 GCSEs inc Maths & English)
  • Admin Experience
  • Experience working with general public
  • Strong IT skills
  • organised, prioritise workload
  • Evidence of working to tight deadlines
  • Team work
  • Communication skills, dealing with sensitive info
  • Attention to detail, adaptability
  • Diplomacy skills, high pressure environment

Desirable criteria

  • IT competency
  • Medical terminology
  • EPR trained
  • NHS Experience
  • Evidence of team working
  • Familiarity with NHS performance targets
  • Evidence of interacting with a wide range of people

Useful to know

Band 3 pay context

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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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Patient Pathway Administrator

The closing date is 22 September 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic and compassionate environment? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you!

Our clinical support patient facing administration workforce is vital to our organisation, without them our front-line Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health Professional cannot deliver the excellent care to our patients we strive for. As a support to our clinical workforce within the Divisions you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our hospital wards.

Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients, making you an integral part of their healthcare journey.

Main duties of the job

Centralised Recruitment:

We have adopted a centralised hiring process for administration roles in bands 2-3 and 4-5. This means you apply once and are considered for multiple positions within our organisation, saving time for both candidates and managers while accessing a broader talent pool.

This week are currently recruiting for the following Band 3 roles across the organisation:

  • Assistant Patient Pathway Administrator - OCDEM Administration - 37.5 hours per week, Permanent. Location

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