Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Patient Pathway Co-ordinator which focuses on supporting the nationwide Target Lung Health Check Programme. The successful candidate will join the Respiratory team at Southend University Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes working 3 days a week. This co-ordinator post is a crucial role in the success of the Target Lung Heath Check Programme particularly when the focus includes early detection of lung cancer. If successful you will use your skills and expertise to provide efficient and effective support. Having a positive, enthusiastic and "can do" attitude with a strong work ethic is important. You must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable in dealing with patient's telephone calls and queries. You will require competency in all Microsoft Office 365 packages specifically excel. The ability to demonstrate your initiative and work as part of a dedicated team is an important part of this role. Main duties of the job Programme co-ordination overseeing the scheduling of the programme, ensuring smooth patient flow through each stage, from initial screening to follow up ensuring further diagnostic testing is promptly referred and ongoing monitoring of the patient pathway is tracked efficiently. Collaborating closely with multidiscliplinary teams including radiologists, respiratory specialists and other healthcare providers to co-ordinate care Data management. Record keeping. Maintaining accurate patient records, including results of screenings, referrals and follow up care. Reporting: compiling and analysing data to measure the programme's success, including the number of individuals screened, diagnosis rates, treatment outcomes. About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 390-DoM-SO-8208 Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application! Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the 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 Basic Knowledge of 18 week referral to treatment / 62 day cancer pathway Desirable System knowledge for Medway, CED, ICE Qualifications Essential Good level of education ie. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Healthcare experience is essential including healthcare co-ordination role Desirable Experience in cancer care would be an advantage Skills Essential Strong organisational skills are essential to ensure smooth patient flow Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare teams Experience in data management and analysis Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum two years experience in previous administrative role within NHS setting Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Basic Knowledge of 18 week referral to treatment / 62 day cancer pathway Desirable System knowledge for Medway, CED, ICE Qualifications Essential Good level of education ie. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Healthcare experience is essential including healthcare co-ordination role Desirable Experience in cancer care would be an advantage Skills Essential Strong organisational skills are essential to ensure smooth patient flow Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare teams Experience in data management and analysis 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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) 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). Location : Southend, Prittlewell Chase, SS0 0RY Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom