Assistant Patient Pathway Co-ordinator in Thornton Heath inThornton Heath PUBLISHED MON 14 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust rdH0c1Ig
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Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator POD - Band 3
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individualto develop their administrations skills and work within a busy Team.
You will work as the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patient's pathway of care, working alongside Consultants and administrative colleagues.
The post holder will be responsible for answering patient queries via telephone, email and face to face, booking clinical appointments, ensuring capacity is appropriately used, problem solving, RTT and liaison with Clinicians
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients' pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Point of Delivery team (POD), and will provide support in the proactive management of 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. To provide a consistent approach across the Trust, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will describe how the functions of the role will be carried out, along with the timescales to which are to be adhered.
About Us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
199-NN-7MT
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital
London
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
Responsibilities
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
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
London
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jbliNMYk (Opens in a new tab)
Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator POD - Band 3
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individualto develop their administrations skills and work within a busy Team.
You will work as the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patient's pathway of care, working alongside Consultants and administrative colleagues.
The post holder will be responsible for answering patient queries via telephone, email and face to face, booking clinical appointments, ensuring capacity is appropriately used, problem solving, RTT and liaison with Clinicians
Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients' pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Point of Delivery team (POD), and will provide support in the proactive management of 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. To provide a consistent approach across the Trust, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will describe how the functions of the role will be carried out, along with the timescales to which are to be adhered.
About Us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum (pro rata) incl HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
199-NN-7MT
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital
London
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
Responsibilities
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
- GCSE - Maths and English
- Evidence of CPD
- A level and Higher
- Experience of dealing with patients
- Experience using patient notes systems eg Cerner Millenium
- Experience of arranging patient appointments
- Experience managing ERS referrals
- organisational skills
- Problem solving
- working as a team
- GCSE - Maths and English
- Evidence of CPD
- A level and Higher
- Experience of dealing with patients
- Experience using patient notes systems eg Cerner Millenium
- Experience of arranging patient appointments
- Experience managing ERS referrals
- organisational skills
- Problem solving
- working as a team
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
London
CR7 7YE
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jbliNMYk (Opens in a new tab)
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To work as an Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinator in the UK, you'll need a combination of skills and competencies, which typically include:
1. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff.
2. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and maintain an organized environment is crucial.
3. Attention to Detail: Precision is important when dealing with patient information, documentation, and coordinating pathways.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building relationships with patients and colleagues is important. Empathy and the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact are valuable.
5. IT Skills: Proficiency in using healthcare software systems and Microsoft Office tools (like Word, Excel, and Outlook) is often required for data entry, scheduling, and communication.
6. Knowledge of Healthcare Systems: Familiarity with the UK healthcare system, NHS policies, and patient pathways can be beneficial.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues within patient pathways and suggest or implement solutions.
8. Teamwork: Being able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care.
9. Time Management: Efficiency in managing time effectively to meet deadlines and ensure smooth patient flow.
10. Confidentiality: Understanding the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to data protection regulations.
11. Flexibility and Adaptability: The healthcare environment can be unpredictable, so the ability to adapt to changing situations is important.
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