North Bristol NHS Trust
Neurosurgery Patient Pathway Coordinator
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates 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.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job Overview
The Patient Pathway Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination and administration of patient pathways within the Neurosurgery service, from referral through to treatment and follow-up care.
The post holder will manage outpatient and inpatient waiting lists in line with national access standards, including Referral to Treatment (RTT) targets, and the Trust’s Patient Access Policy. This includes ensuring patients are scheduled appropriately to support timely access to care and optimal use of clinical capacity.
The role involves coordinating patient pathways for a team of clinicians, including booking outpatient appointments, arranging admissions, supporting pre-operative assessment processes, and scheduling theatre activity. The post holder will ensure all elements of the pathway are managed proactively to avoid delays and support positive patient outcomes.
The Patient Pathway Coordinator will act as a key point of contact within the service, liaising closely with clinical teams, administrative colleagues, other departments, general practitioners, patients, and relatives. The role requires a professional and patient-focused approach to communication at all times.
The post holder will be expected to use initiative and sound judgement to prioritise workload, resolve routine pathway issues, and escalate complex concerns appropriately to senior staff, including the Support Manager or Performance and Operations Manager.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Service as an Patient Pathway Co-ordinator.
This role requires the identification of capacity pressures within the service and contribute to the effective management of waiting lists, escalating risks to delivery of access targets as required.
The role also includes responsibility for ensuring high standards of data quality. This includes the accurate and timely input of patient information onto the Patient Administration System (e.g. Careflow PAS), maintaining RTT pathways, and ensuring activity is recorded correctly to support performance monitoring and income processes.
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Managing multiple waiting lists for clinicians to ensure patients are booked correctly and in accordance with RTT and Cancer Wait Times.
The Role Requires:
- Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve scheduling conflicts with clinical priorities.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills to manage complex pathways and multiple stakeholders.
- Attention to detail to maintain accurate records and meet national targets.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with clinicians, administrative teams, and patients.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Service as an Patient Pathway Co-ordinator.
This role requires the identification of capacity pressures within the service and contribute to the effective management of waiting lists, escalating risks to delivery of access targets as required.
The role also includes responsibility for ensuring high standards of data quality. This includes the accurate and timely input of patient information onto the Patient Administration System (e.g. Careflow PAS), maintaining RTT pathways, and ensuring activity is recorded correctly to support performance monitoring and income processes.
Managing multiple waiting lists for clinicians to ensure patients are booked correctly and in accordance with RTT and Cancer Wait Times.
The Role Requires:
- Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve scheduling conflicts with clinical priorities.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills to manage complex pathways and multiple stakeholders.
- Attention to detail to maintain accurate records and meet national targets.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with clinicians, administrative teams, and patients.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Microsoft office packages
- Knowledge/Experience of communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Computerised Patient System (Careflow)
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Confident in communication with a broad range of individuals using various methods
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS or customer service experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable criteria
- Good knowledge of hospital administrative procedures and government waiting list targets
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Professional and flexible to complete individual tasks
- Excellent team player
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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