Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Assistant Productivity Co-ordinator

The closing date is 09 November 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to productivity which will include managing and tracking patient pathways. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the SWL (South West London) Elective Collaboration. They will manage the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly. The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focused and knowledgeable point of contact. The post holder will provide a consistent approach across the trust, using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly with given timescales.

Main duties of the job

Assistant Productivity Coordinator (Band 3)

Full-time Coordinator

The Productivity Team is looking to recruit a full time Band 3 Assistant Productivity Coordinator to join a busy and dynamic team at Croydon University Hospital.

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to productivity which will include managing and tracking patient pathways. The role will be varied and challenging and so the post holder will need to have the ability to manage a busy workload.

The post holder will have a degree of autonomy to ensure that deadlines are met and a proactive approach is needed for the day-to-day management of patient pathways ensuring NHS waiting time standards are met. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in the role.

Successful candidates will have previous administrative experience of working in an NHS organization and have demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel. Any experience of using hospital systems (e.g. Cerner/EMIS/ERS) is highly desirable.

The post will close once we have received sufficient applications.

Proposed Interview Date: 14/11/2025

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to "Listening into Action" is new and different.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum ( pro rata) incl. of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

199-7460048-MT

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • C-grade in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
  • Educated to A Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of having used Word and Excel
  • Able prioritise tasks and multitask

Desirable

  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage a busy workload

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Trained in Cerner / EMIS / ERS / equivalent programmes
  • Customer Service experience
  • Excellent understanding of the RTT waiting times guidance

Desirable

  • Previous receptionist experience
  • Aware of GDPR regulations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • C-grade in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
  • Educated to A Level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of having used Word and Excel
  • Able prioritise tasks and multitask

Desirable

  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage a busy workload

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Trained in Cerner / EMIS / ERS / equivalent programmes
  • Customer Service experience
  • Excellent understanding of the RTT waiting times guidance

Desirable

  • Previous receptionist experience
  • Aware of GDPR regulations

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 details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Repatriation and Patient Pathway Manager

Joy Onifade

Joy.onifade@nhs.net

02084013800

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum ( pro rata) incl. of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

199-7460048-MT

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

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