Job vacancy: Transformation Project Support Officer, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, 530 London Road

Job summary

Main area

n/a

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment opportunity)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

199-NN-7342032-AHP

Employer: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Croydon University Hospital
Town: 530 London Road
Salary: £44,485 - £52,521 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/08/2025 23:59

Transformation Project Support Officer

Band 6

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

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 and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare management, business administration, or a related discipline) or equivalent experience.

Desirable criteria

Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent)
Evidence of continuous professional development.

Project Support Experience

Essential criteria

Understanding of a PMO environment and business/project planning.
Experience of a of improvement projects within public sector organisations
Experience of risk, issue and project change management
Experience of a wide range of quality project management tools, templates and techniques
Knowledge of various best practice tools and techniques in project, programme and change management, service redesign, facilitation and service improvement

Desirable criteria

Experience of effective facilitation skills
Clear exposure and involvement with staff from a wide range of disciplines. Knowledge of IT Systems, to include Excel, Access, Word and Power Point
Experience of working with Integrated Care Systems (ICS) or Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs).
Experience working with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Programme and project management skills; Able to provide, analyse and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
Inter-personal, communications and influencing skills, both oral and written; Understands negotiation and influencing techniques; Ability to influence other people to accept a point of view
Ability to manage, track and produce to deadlines and within resources
Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working

Values & Behaviours

Essential criteria

Commitment to NHS values, including patient-centred care, respect, and integrity.
Ability to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet project demands when necessary.

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Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: 02082963786

Text: 07501066267

Email: [email protected].

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Richard Billington
Job title: Head of Radiology
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02084013465

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Transformation Project Support Officer

Band 6

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

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