Job summaryWe are excited to announce a new opportunity for the role of Patient Pathway Co-ordinator based at our Newark site to work along side our other Patient pathway coordinators within the Medicine division. This position primarily involves managing our new Insourcing service on a Permanent contract. It's an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in PPC administration or eager to learn a new specialty.As a Patient Pathway Co-ordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing our Insourcing service. This position requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to effectively prioritize workload. You will work closely with a highly efficient team to ensure the smooth day-to-day management of patient pathways.Main duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document.About usThank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssentialComputer literate, with experience of using a keyboard with a high level of accuracy.Knowledge of NHS or service provider in generalThorough knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processesKnowledge of databases, spreadsheets i.e. PAS, Excel or similar applicationsConfidentiality and Data ProtectionHealth and SafetyEquality and diversityDesirableSound office clerical background providing knowledge of relevant procedures.Experience of using a full range of IT/Patient data systems - As applicable to specialityQualificationsEssentialGood general education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.RSA II (or equivalent)DesirableECDLAssociation of Medical Secretaries, Practice Administrator & Receptionist diploma (AMSPAR)NVQ in Customer CareInstitute of Health Records & Information Management Diploma (IHRIM)Shorthand speeds of 80wpmFurther TrainingEssentialOn the job training.DesirableSupervisory trainingExperience of managing health & safety issuesExperienceEssentialQuality Customer ServiceSome experience providing requiredNHS knowledge and qualification equivalences if necessary.DesirableExperience of supervising staffContractualEssentialRegular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessaryDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressKing's Mill HospitalMansfield RoadSutton is AshfieldNG17 4JLEmployer's websitehttps://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)