Patient Pathway Coordinator | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 March 2026
Location:	Hastings, TN37 7RD
Company:	ESHT
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7758570/374-ED2013

Summary

We require a dynamic individual to play a vital role in supporting Cancer Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDTs) in ensuring timely management of the clinical pathways for each cancer patient. You will be responsible for the co-ordination and organisation of all Urgent Suspected Cancer (USC) referrals from GP referral to treatment, which will involve proactively monitoring patients against cancer waiting times targets to ensure that all patients are seen, diagnosed and treated within target. As a core member of a Cancer MDT you will be working closely with a variety of clinical staff and with numerous hospital departments.

In addition to tracking patients you will be required to prepare, facilitate and attend MDT meetings and be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of detailed clinical data. The successful applicant will also play a key role in managing the MDTs' Quality Surveillance process on an annual basis.

You will need to be confident, proactive and have excellent written and communication skills. The role is extremely busy and involves working within a pressured environment, therefore excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills are a requirement. Experience of using a variety of IT systems, including the Microsoft Office package is essential. Experience of working in the NHS and a good working knowledge of hospital systems are desirable.

Only applicants with experience/knowledge of cancer tracking need apply.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.



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This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

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