Patient Pathway Tracker

Nhsayrshireandarran; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a part-time administrator to coordinate the cancer patient journey at University Hospital Wishaw. The role requires relevant experience in a hospital setting and strong organizational skills. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of medical terminology and hospital systems. The position offers numerous benefits including annual leave and NHS pension scheme membership, promoting a supportive work environment for career growth.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years administration experience within a hospital setting.
• A driving licence is required, must be full UK/EU/EEA.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and monitor patient investigation and treatment journeys.
• Ensure timely movement of cancer patients through their journey.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Advanced keyboard skills

Proficiency in software systems

Education

HND Business Administration or equivalent experience

Tools

Trakcare

Job description

The Role

Working closely with all members of MDT and associated clerical staff, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring the timely and planned movement of cancer and suspected cancer patients through their journey from referral onwards. They will co‑ordinate and monitor the investigation and treatment journey for urgent patients, ensuring delays are pre‑empted and resolved to enable the patients to receive treatment in line with national targets.

About NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire serves a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. We comprise Acute Services (hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which deliver integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we’ll need you to bring

• HND Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years administration experience within a hospital setting
• Proficient in use of software systems
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Track record of ability to prioritise and problem solve
• A driving licence is required, this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence

It would be great if you also have

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of the importance of data quality
• Knowledge of cancer waiting times standards
• Proficient in the use of hospital systems including Trakcare
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Thorough and meticulous

Contract type

Permanent • Part Time • 18.5 Hours (This is a part‑time post and the salary for this position will be pro‑rata)

Location

This role will be based in Cancer Services within University Hospital Wishaw. While this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Contact

Please contact Jaclyn Lane, Operational Support Manager at [e-mail]. For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik‑Baran, Recruitment Administrator at [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work‑life Balance policies and procedures

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.