At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide excellent patient care and manage outpatient appointments in a busy hospital environment.
- Company: Join Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, a leader in community healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes local healthcare and supports diverse communities.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and IT proficiency; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Outpatient Assistant Pathway Coordinator to join the team at Croydon University Hospital / Purley War Memorial Hospital. The post holder’s duties will include providing excellent face to face patient care in an outpatient setting, booking appointments for various outpatient clinics, dealing with telephone and face to face queries and preparing clinical documentation for clinics.
The post holder will liaise with patients, GPs, consultants, cancer services and other departments in the hospital when necessary. They will contribute to ensuring that an efficient and effective outpatient service is delivered to meet the needs of the patients.
The ideal candidate will be able to provide a positive experience to patients in need, have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a busy, challenging environment and have a positive approach to work. In addition, they will also need to possess excellent IT skills as a key part of the role is using the hospital computer system as well as emails. They will need to be reliable, self-motivated and great at multi-tasking. Experience of working in a similar post would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
The postholder will work within a team of Outpatient administrators across Main Outpatients (CUH), Purley Outpatients and Purley Elective Centre, undertaking a wide range of clearly defined administrative and reception duties to ensure efficient and effective outpatient services are delivered to meet the needs of the patients.
Areas of work will include but not limited to:
- Clinic preparation & referral management
- Face to Face reception responsibilities at both sites
- Use of the hospital systems and programmes
- Handling of appointments across 20+ specialities
The post holder will support the effective administrative management of patient pathways across the relevant services, ensuring high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focused and knowledgeable point of contact. They will act as a key administrative contact for patients and staff, supporting accurate data entry, coordination of appointments, and proactive tracking of RTT pathways. They will follow Standard Operating Procedures and work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure high-quality, patient-centred service delivery.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people. Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff. If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Outpatient Assistant Pathway Coordinator – Croydon employer: Croydon Health Services
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering Clinical Psychologists the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Children Looked After. With a strong commitment to professional development, including access to specialist training and supervision, employees thrive in a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises innovation and quality care. Located in Croydon, a vibrant community, the Trust fosters a flexible working environment, ensuring that staff can balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to transformative healthcare services.
