Pathology Coordinator The Ridgeway Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £27,811.00per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Pathology Coordinator to join their team of staff in the Pathology department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Duties of this role include: Oversee the day-to-day coordination of pathology services, ensuring timely and accurate processing of diagnostic tests. Liaise with internal departments and external laboratories to manage test requests, collections, and result reporting. Act as the first point of contact for pathology-related queries from clinical staff, consultants, and laboratory providers. Ensure adherence to sample handling protocols, infection prevention standards, and relevant health and safety procedures. Use pathology IT systems and hospital records platforms to enter, retrieve, and monitor test requests and results. Monitor stock levels of sample kits, pathology consumables, and courier supplies, reordering as needed. Applicants should meet the following criteria: Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory, or diagnostic services environment. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail. Effective communication skills and ability to liaise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. Basic understanding of medical terminology and diagnostic processes. Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively. Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more! Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy