Band 4 Colorectal Pathway Navigator | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The postholder will support patients through their hospital care journey, providing the patient with a single named point of contact who will coordinate their care.
Work as part of a team within a dedicated speciality/patient group to ensure that all administrative functions for patients from the time of GP referral to the time of discharge are coordinated in line with specific care pathway instructions to facilitate the smooth running of the patients’ journey. Where a patient has multiple specialist needs, assist the patient in coordinating their pathways to reduce multiple appointments
across the Trust.

We are seeking a proactive and resilient General Surgery and Colorectal Pathway Navigator to support the effective delivery of the service. This role is central to ensuring patients move smoothly and safely through their diagnostic and treatment pathways, working closely with clinical teams across multiple sites.

This is a busy, fast paced position that requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering a high‑quality, patient‑centred service.

The successful post holder will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate confidently with both patients and clinical colleagues.

We are looking for someone who embodies the Trust values and can demonstrate the competencies outlined in the job description and person specification. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient experience and pathway performance within a complex and evolving service.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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This advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026