Patient Pathway Administrator

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Patient Pathway Administrator

The closing date is 10 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Elective Orthopaedic Pathway Administration Team. The post holder will support the provision of high-quality administrative support to Elective Orthopaedic staff.

The position is part-time, 30 hours per week, worked over 4/5 days. The post is based on the City Campus.

Main duties of the job

The PPA is a significant role and a key member of our administrative team supporting clinicians and other administrative staff and ensuring that patient letters are typed in a timely manner.

The main purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality, timely and efficient administrative services to our service to allow our patients to move smoothly along their hospital pathways for best possible and timely care.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

• Educated to GCSE standard with passes at grade C or above for English and Maths or similar through vocational training
• Proven typing or clerical experience and Experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Must have an understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
• Excellent telephone manner when speaking with colleagues, professionals and patients. Must be able to clearly and accurately record information. Demonstrates enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work.
• Able to use email and audio transcription equipment
• Ability to multi-task
• RSA III or evidence of typing experience
• Experience of working in a health care environment would be desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Good command of the English language - both written and spoken.
• Consistently works to a high standard and deadlines

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata