Patient Pathway Administrator Plastics, Burns and Sarcoma Services
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7515422/164-7417293-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Pathway Administrator (PPA) within the Plastics, Burns and Sarcoma Services, based at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious team player, who can work well under pressure and have the ability to prioritise their own workload.
Working as part of a team, the post-holder will support the provision of a high-quality administrative service.
Successful candidates will be expected to ensure all clinical correspondence is typed and processed within specified timescales and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the role.
Please apply as soon as possible as the post will be closed once a certain number of applications have been received.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. The main duties of this role are listed below.
In your day to day role you will be accurately transcribing clinical letters and clinical correspondence from digital dictation within defined deadlines using BigHand software.
Navigate hospital information systems, e.g. Careflow, NotIS
etc. in order to obtain information on outpatient appointments, and access and obtain test results.
Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within defined guidelines.
Undertake daily audits of clinical correspondence to ensure a high standard of accuracy and quality of work.
Deal with patient and consultant queries which may be by telephone or email and must be in a confidential manner.
Liaise with outpatient administrators re. appointments and necessary importantclinical information to ensure patients are seen on their pathway without delay.
Adapt a flexible attitude to meet the needs of the service, taking into consideration the department’s specialty and the subsequent requirements of such specialist services.
Provide cover for PPA colleagues during times of sickness and annual leave.
Promote an open friendly working environment.
Support the training of others in the team in relation to PPA duties.
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
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.
The post holder will be required to work on site based at the Nottingham City Hospital .
Responsibilities are outlined in the attached job description and Person specification - main tasks will involve efficient and accurate audio typing using BigHand software, navigating hospital systems to check referrals, follow up appoints , and test results in relation to letters typed, and good communication with our consultants and wider admin team.
This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Pathway Administrator (PPA) within the Plastics, Burns and Sarcoma Services, based at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious team player, who can work well under pressure and have the ability to prioritise their own workload.
Working as part of a team, the post-holder will support the provision of a high-quality administrative service.
Successful candidates will be expected to ensure all clinical correspondence is typed and processed within specified timescales and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the role.
Please apply as soon as possible as the post will be closed once a certain number of applications have been received.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. The main duties of this role are listed below.
In your day to day role you will be accurately transcribing clinical letters and clinical correspondence from digital dictation within defined deadlines using BigHand software.
Navigate hospital information systems, e.g. Careflow, NotIS
etc. in order to obtain information on outpatient appointments, and access and obtain test results.
Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within defined guidelines.
Undertake daily audits of clinical correspondence to ensure a high standard of accuracy and quality of work.
Deal with patient and consultant queries which may be by telephone or email and must be in a confidential manner.
Liaise with outpatient administrators re. appointments and necessary importantclinical information to ensure patients are seen on their pathway without delay.
Adapt a flexible attitude to meet the needs of the service, taking into consideration the department’s specialty and the subsequent requirements of such specialist services.
Provide cover for PPA colleagues during times of sickness and annual leave.
Promote an open friendly working environment.
Support the training of others in the team in relation to PPA duties.
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
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.
The post holder will be required to work on site based at the Nottingham City Hospital .
Responsibilities are outlined in the attached job description and Person specification - main tasks will involve efficient and accurate audio typing using BigHand software, navigating hospital systems to check referrals, follow up appoints , and test results in relation to letters typed, and good communication with our consultants and wider admin team.
This advert closes on Friday 10 Oct 2025