Assistant Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator

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.



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Job Overview



A fantasctic opportunity has arisen within the Vascular Surgery Network.



We cover a a network based at Southmead Hospital yet manage services in Weston, Bath and Bristol.



The role is for an assistant patient pathway co-ordinator working 37.5 hours per week across Monday -Friday.



Main duties of the job



An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Vascular Department to join the admin team as an Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinator for the Vascular Network . This is a great opportunity for someone with administration skills to take the next step with their development.



Our admin team cover the Vascular Network for Bristol, Bath and Weston but are based at, Southmead Hospital.



The role will be based at Southmead Hospital 37.5 hours per week.



Working for our organisation



Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.



With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. 



Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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 in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.



Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities



The Vascular Patient Pathway Assistant role is to support the Patient Pathway Coordinator in working as part of a clinical team ensuring that patients are admitted efficiently for investigative treatments, diagnostic procedures and inpatient and day-case operations within national guidelines and in accordance with the trust’s Patients Access Policy. This includes: NHS Constitution, waiting time standards; Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules.



Person specification



Education/Training/Qualifications



Essential criteria




- Good general education including GSCE in Maths or English (or equivalent)
- Advanced keyboard and computer skills (Microsoft office)





Desirable criteria




- Patient Administration System (PAS) training





Work Experience



Essential criteria




- Experience in NHS or similar organisation
- Experience of working under pressure
- Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Database experience
- Knowledge of patient pathway





Desirable criteria




- Experience of supervising a team





Knowledge/Skills/Abilities



Essential criteria




- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Ability to work using own initiative with excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure, within a stressful environment, prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to exercise judgement and take responsibility for actions
- Able to promote good working relationships amongst team, colleagues and clinical staff
- Willingness and ability to learn new IT skills and technology





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.
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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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