Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator - Respiratory

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the the Respiratory service within the Heart & Chest Clinic at Southend Hospital as an Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator.

You will be dealing directly with members of the public as well as hospital staff and will deal with highly sensitive and confidential patient information.

You will require experience within an administrative role, good knowledge of Microsoft Word packages and excellent organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

In this fast paced role, you'll be responsible for coordinating complex bookings, overseeing mailbox communications, preparing clinics, tracking patients through the Patient Tracking List, processing clinic outcomes and any other administrative tasks for the smooth running of the service.You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, precision and initiative.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-DOM-SO-8354

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum two years experience in previous administrative role within NHS setting
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of 18 week referral to treatment

Desirable

System knowledge for Medway, CED, ICE
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with touch typing keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent experience in similar position for 2 years

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum two years experience in previous administrative role within NHS setting
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of 18 week referral to treatment

Desirable

System knowledge for Medway, CED, ICE
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with touch typing keyboard skills

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent experience in similar position for 2 years

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)