Job summary
This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Neurology Administration team
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person who can offer excellent administration skills to assist in the provision of a comprehensive service. This post holder will support the clinical team & nursing team in this new and exciting role and work as part of a well-established team.
To be successful you will have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will have a flexible and professional approach to the work and enjoy the variety of communicating with a wide range of people both internal and external to the Trust. This includes being the first point of contact for all forms of communication, ensuring the effective day to day running of the MS & Epilepsy service and efficient day to day management of the MS database.
The vacancy is a full time and fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
Facilitate and co-ordinate the care pathway of patients on disease modifying treatment
Facilitate and assist the team with the implementation of emerging MS -DMT treatments
Establish and ensure the continuation of effective communication between the MDT team, external prescription Management Companies, funding sources, regional physicians, regional nurses, GPs and the patient
Co-ordinate applications of funding for high-cost drugs
Deal with non-clinical queries from patients, their carers, general practitioners and members of the MDT team.
Take an active role in supporting clinical trials, working in close liaison with Trust research office to promote and access research and clinical trail activity
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MDT Meeting Co-ordination
Practical organisation of multi-disciplinary team meeting through the following:
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- Co-ordination of the clinical multi-disciplinary team meeting
- Collation and subsequent return of patient case notes where applicable
- Record MDT information as required
Communication
Be a role model demonstrating good communication and ensuring robust and open communication with staff and patients
The post holder will be required to give non-clinical advice to patients contacting specialty service areas
System Utilisation
Develop robust knowledge and understanding of both Trust and National Access Targets in particular the RTT pathways
Develop and maintain expert knowledge and use of Trust IT Systems e.g. PAS, Radar, Maxims, CCAT, MS Database and specialist systems in use in clinical areas
Assist the care group with the implementation of new IT systems as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
MDT Meeting Co-ordination
Practical organisation of multi-disciplinary team meeting through the following:
-
- Co-ordination of the clinical multi-disciplinary team meeting
- Collation and subsequent return of patient case notes where applicable
- Record MDT information as required
Communication
Be a role model demonstrating good communication and ensuring robust and open communication with staff and patients
The post holder will be required to give non-clinical advice to patients contacting specialty service areas
System Utilisation
Develop robust knowledge and understanding of both Trust and National Access Targets in particular the RTT pathways
Develop and maintain expert knowledge and use of Trust IT Systems e.g. PAS, Radar, Maxims, CCAT, MS Database and specialist systems in use in clinical areas
Assist the care group with the implementation of new IT systems as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AMSPAR Medical Secretary Diploma or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience
- Two GCSE's (or equivalent) level 'C' Maths and English.
Desirable
- Medical secretary experience within NHS
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- NHS experience
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Experience of managing teams or staff supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AMSPAR Medical Secretary Diploma or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience
- Two GCSE's (or equivalent) level 'C' Maths and English.
Desirable
- Medical secretary experience within NHS
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- NHS experience
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Desirable
- Experience of managing teams or staff supervision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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