Deputy Patient Pathway Manager (CAT 5 Trauma and Orthopaedics)
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Band 5 Deputy Patient Pathway Manager (CAT 5 - Trauma and Orthopaedics)
(Please Note: the start date for this post will be March 2026)
This vacancy offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a highly performing and well regarded team, the Trauma and Orthopaedics service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The DPPM supports the Patient Pathway Manager (PPM) and Directorate Management Team (Clinical Director, Matron, Directorate Manager, and Service Manager) in the efficient and effective operational management of the Clinical Administration Team (CAT 5) service in order to deliver continually improving, high quality patient care.
As the DPPM you will provide support and expert knowledge to the Clinical Admin Team for Trauma and Orthopaedics, improve patient care and have the opportunity to enhance service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delegated responsibilities for a range of operational activities, working autonomously using initiative and specialist knowledge to make decisions.
* Assisting with the delivery of daily operational business of the designated service area and contributing to strategic plans.
* Supporting the Patient Pathway Manager and Directorate Senior Management Team in operational management to ensure high quality patient care.
* Providing support and expert knowledge to the team of patient pathway coordinators and associated roles within the admin team.
* Overseeing all administrative and clerical processes to enable a high quality, patient‑focused service.
* Ensuring standard operating procedures are followed and performance targets achieved.
* In the absence of the Patient Pathway Manager, providing regular updates on performance and escalating issues to the Directorate Management Team.
Location: Reading, Berkshire.
Benefits: The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our “CARE” values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Walters
Job title: Patient Pathway Manager CAT 5
Email: louise.walters@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0118 322 8640
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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