Job summary
This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months undertaking a level 2 apprenticeship within King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Neurosurgery team are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to undertake the role Apprentice MDT Assistant at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This role involves coordinating the administrative pathway for patients' pathways in regards to the Neurosurgery MDT.
As a member of the Neurosurgery team you will enjoy working closely with the consultants, clinical nurse specialists, secretaries, and outpatient staff and will be able to use your initiative in order to ensure efficient MDT meetings and data collection processes. Your skills will include excellent organisational, IT, communication and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
The Apprentice MDT assistant plays an instrumental part in the smooth running of the department; therefore a positive attitude, commitment to supporting the service and a flexible approach to the role is essential. A willingness to learn and develop skills will be positively encouraged.
Full training will be provided for this. A values session will be provided by the Learning & Organisational Development Team.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
MDT Meetings preparation, support during meeting, delivery of actions after meeting Updating Information systems such as EPR, PIMS, CRIS, IEP and Excel Spreadsheets. Systems Liaising with MDT teams to ensure good preparation for meetings, and actions from meetings are carried out Patient Tracking and Navigation through the MDT pathway. Communication and coordination with MDTs of patient care pathway Support MDT Coordinator team with meetings, as required
Specific ResponsibilitiesThe range of tasks will include: To be responsible for the identification and correction of missing data To meet deadlines as set by the MDT Coordinator within Neurosurgery To be responsible for the provision of timely and accurate information to other staff disciplines To provide the MDT members with appropriately produced information for MDT meetings in relation to patient referral and scan information. To liaise with Radiology, Pathology and health records to ensure that patients information is up-to-date on the cancer information system To provide general administrative duties to the multidisciplinary team to include photocopying, filing, basic clerical duties and distributing documents quickly and efficiently To carry out follow-up on those patients discussed at the MDT ensuring, the treatment plan and all other relevant information is disseminated to relevant care providers and investigations, procedures and Out-patient appointments are made. Answer telephone calls when coordinators are out of the office or when required and action appropriately. Check all e-mails to both own address and team addresses. Action urgent e-mails immediately and flag non urgent e-mails to be dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner Open and appropriately manage all post delivered to department, date stamp and action appropriately. To provide cover for the MDT Co-ordinator during planned or unexpected leave To carry out any other duties as required by the post
Personal Development
Undertake personal development activities as agreed with the Neurosurgery team and training provider.
Participate in annual performance appraisal in line with the Trust policy.
Training will be provided on site and virtually and the successful applicant will be required to work towards:
- Level 2 Diploma in Customer service
- Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE C/4) (If not already obtained)
- Undertake End Point Assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
MDT Meetings preparation, support during meeting, delivery of actions after meeting Updating Information systems such as EPR, PIMS, CRIS, IEP and Excel Spreadsheets. Systems Liaising with MDT teams to ensure good preparation for meetings, and actions from meetings are carried out Patient Tracking and Navigation through the MDT pathway. Communication and coordination with MDTs of patient care pathway Support MDT Coordinator team with meetings, as required
Specific ResponsibilitiesThe range of tasks will include: To be responsible for the identification and correction of missing data To meet deadlines as set by the MDT Coordinator within Neurosurgery To be responsible for the provision of timely and accurate information to other staff disciplines To provide the MDT members with appropriately produced information for MDT meetings in relation to patient referral and scan information. To liaise with Radiology, Pathology and health records to ensure that patients information is up-to-date on the cancer information system To provide general administrative duties to the multidisciplinary team to include photocopying, filing, basic clerical duties and distributing documents quickly and efficiently To carry out follow-up on those patients discussed at the MDT ensuring, the treatment plan and all other relevant information is disseminated to relevant care providers and investigations, procedures and Out-patient appointments are made. Answer telephone calls when coordinators are out of the office or when required and action appropriately. Check all e-mails to both own address and team addresses. Action urgent e-mails immediately and flag non urgent e-mails to be dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner Open and appropriately manage all post delivered to department, date stamp and action appropriately. To provide cover for the MDT Co-ordinator during planned or unexpected leave To carry out any other duties as required by the post
Personal Development
Undertake personal development activities as agreed with the Neurosurgery team and training provider.
Participate in annual performance appraisal in line with the Trust policy.
Training will be provided on site and virtually and the successful applicant will be required to work towards:
- Level 2 Diploma in Customer service
- Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE C/4) (If not already obtained)
- Undertake End Point Assessment
Person Specification
NHS Exp
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
NHS Exp
Essential
Desirable
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).
