Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

CRT Administrator

The closing date is 24 April 2026

Job summary

CRT Administrator (Band 3) - 0.45 WTE (17 hours a week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time administrator to join the Croydon Respiratory Team (CRT), with a specific focus on supporting the Nurse led Asthma clinics.

The post holder will act as the first point of contact for all administrative matters related to patients who have had an admission for asthma. This includes managing referrals, scheduling appointments, ensuring diagnostics are available for clinicians prior to the appointment, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring timely communication with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.

Working closely with physiotherapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the administrator will play a key role in the smooth coordination of the patient pathway, helping to ensure that individuals with asthma receive high-quality, timely, and person-centred care.

The CRT is committed to providing our colleagues with a positive experience, assisting them in building fulfilling and rewarding careers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a service that makes a real difference in patients' lives.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the first point of contact for all administrative matters relating to the post discharge asthma patient pathway, supporting patients from referral through to discharge. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, they will ensure the smooth coordination of appointments, assessments, and rehabilitation sessions, helping to deliver a seamless and patient-centred experience.

The administrator will maintain accurate records, manage communications with patients and clinicians, and ensure that all aspects of the pathway are handled efficiently and professionally. By being accessible, customer-focused, and knowledgeable, the post holder will contribute to high levels of satisfaction among both patients and staff. All duties will be carried out in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which provide a consistent framework and clear timescales to support the delivery of high-quality care across the Trust.

They will also be required to provide cross cover to all other areas of CRT administrative duties when needed.

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.

Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

199-7819514-NP-A

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels or NVQ level 3

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy Course e.g. ECDL
  • Admin qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using of IT and administrative systems
  • Experience of customer service in a multi-cultural environment
  • Experience of prioritising own workload

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Experience using Cerner Millenium
  • Basic understanding of RTT pathways

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to successfully manage and resolve difficult situations
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems

Desirable

  • Contributes to service improvement
  • Makes a positive contribution to effective multi-disciplinary team working
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A levels or NVQ level 3

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy Course e.g. ECDL
  • Admin qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using of IT and administrative systems
  • Experience of customer service in a multi-cultural environment
  • Experience of prioritising own workload

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Experience using Cerner Millenium
  • Basic understanding of RTT pathways

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to successfully manage and resolve difficult situations
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to use own judgement to resolve problems

Desirable

  • Contributes to service improvement
  • Makes a positive contribution to effective multi-disciplinary team working

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

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

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:

CRT service manager

Amy Grant / Chandra Yagabrun

ch-tr.crt@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

199-7819514-NP-A

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

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