Patient Pathway Assistant – Cardiology
Closing date: 26 June 2026
The Heart and Chest Department, forming part of the Medical Directorate at Southend Hospital providing an Outpatient Service and Ward Based Care has an exciting opportunity within the Cardiology department to join our friendly, supportive team.
* Provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the Cardiology service.
* Support with efficient and accurate bookings into appropriate clinics.
* Support our test‑tracking processes.
* Maintain effective communication with clinical and non‑clinical staff both within the Trust.
* Provide support to ensure full utilisation of all Cardiology clinics.
* Provide a high standard of front‑line customer care and act as a lead point of contact for patients regarding complaints and queries, always displaying empathy and diplomacy.
* Manage the cardiology referrals within the Cardiology service.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside our cardiology outpatients admin team, and will support in managing the start of patients pathways into the department.
This will include:
* Booking appointments
* Communicating with patients
* Undertake any other administrative activities appropriate to this post as directed by managerial staff
* Work closely with Cardiology supervisors/managers to understand the team priorities on a day‑to‑day basis
* Cross‑cover colleagues in times of annual leave or sickness within the team.
* Process new referrals internally and externally via ERS, printing and distributing in a timely manner
* ECG opinions
* Liaise with secretarial team, reception team and diagnostic team.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
* ECDL, Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Experience
* Previous administrative experience.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Experience of working in the public sector/NHS.
* Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
* Experience of hospital systems namely Medway; CED; ICE.
Skills and Knowledge
* Good communication skills written.
* Experience communicating with patients/customers.
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.
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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