Patient Pathway Administrator

7 months ago


London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This high-paced role is responsible for the overall coordination of inpatient pathways within a specific urological sub-specialty. Throughout the role, you will be expected to establish and build relationships across a world class clinical team including 24 consultants, 13 registrars, and 13 clinical nurse specialists.

This is a challenging, yet exciting role that is ideal for ambitious individuals looking to diversify their NHS administrative experience. You will be well supported as you develop into your new role, with regular guidance from team leaders, as well as the Assistant Service Manager.
- Act as the first point of call for all patient access queries to the Trust.
- Be responsible for the scheduling of elective admissions and all associated appointments according to clinical urgency and length of wait in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust Policies.
- Liaise with patients prior to their visit to ensure that a mutually convenient date and time is agreed.
- Ensure that patients are appropriately reminded of their appointments. This may include sending reminder letters or contacting patients by telephone, up to seven days before their visit to re-confirm attendance in line with departmental protocols.
- Ensure that departmental standards are met for patients receiving notification or acknowledgement of their visit.
- Provide a courteous and efficient point of contact for patients both face to face and over the telephone.
- Ensure that each patient is treated as an individual and their individual needs are met (i.e. appropriate support is in place for their appointment, such as interpreting support).
- On receipt of all new referral letters ensure that the vetting process has been followed in line with departmental guidelines.

The Urology department at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Patient Pathway Administrator to join our benign admissions booking team. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours a week, based at Guy’s Hospital in London Bridge.

Urology at GSTT provides specialist urological care for patients across South East London and beyond. This role is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their skills relating to managing patient tracking lists and booking patient admissions for surgery.

During the patient visit
- Ensure that patients and visitors are well informed and that messages are communicated promptly.
- Respond to enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Ensure all patients’ demographic details are checked with the patient and any amendments/corrections are made in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Administer the clinic using the clinical system as per the department protocols.
- Ensure that all data is inputted accurately into the clinical system in a timely manner.
- Liaise with the medical, nursing and allied health professional staff to ensure the smooth running of the clerical function within the clinics.
- Escalate any issues where appropriate to Team Leaders.
- Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service and to put patients at their ease.

Ongoing pathway management
- Develop expertise in all aspects of the speciality pathways for your access team.
- Using the PML (Patient Management Listings) ensure that the booking of all patients is line in with Trust and National waiting time targets and escalate exceptions.
- Respond to patient queries or concerns in an effective and professional manner, escalating where appropriate to Team Leaders.
- Responsible for the accurate input and maintenance of confidential data onto relevant Trust IT systems.
- To have a clear and up to date knowledge of the rules and protocols of the service to ensure full and effective utilisation of clinical capacity.
- Ensure regular, efficient validation of all waiting list data in accordance with Trust Policies.
- In conjunction with Team Leaders, review cancelled/suspended/deferred patients ensuring appropriate action is taken.
- Attend regular meetings with management and clinical teams to review booking horizons and to ensure that theatre lists are signed off by clinical teams seven days prior to this list taking place.
- Work flexibly to ensure the department operates effectively, including working across sites and across all specialty boundaries.
- Assist in investigating any complaints or incidents that arise in relation appointments or admissions for your speciality.
- Develop and maintain relationships with all staff groups to ensure the patient access teams function as effectively as possible.

Standards monitoring
- Ensure telephone calls are answered within the agreed time and in line with the Trust greeting policy.
- Ensure that all patient demographics are checked and updated on all Trust systems.
- Ensure patient cancellations/changes are recorded appropriately on all relevant Trust systems.
- Ensure that any patient initiated pauses to appointment or admission dates are recorded accurately and in real time on the clini



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