Job summary
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Renal Service, in particular co-ordinating and controlling the provision of stores to home dialysis patients and the Renal Service, resolving issues, providing patient education, and ensuring smooth unit operations and data accuracy for optimal treatment and satisfaction. Also, assist in managing materials and stock across the Renal Medicine Service.We require a high standard of organisational skills in order to provide an efficient administrative service to the Peritoneal Dialysis Team and the wider service. This role will keep you both busy and challenged.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- To co-ordinate and control the provision of supplies to CAPD dealing with queries from patients and staff as appropriate. And cover / support for the Renal Satellite units and other Renal areas.
- To arrange and monitor the provision of dialysis fluids and ancillaries to all home dialysis patients, liaising with relevant suppliers as appropriate and completing monthly therapy returns for home patients.
- To be the point of contact for all non-technical home dialysis enquiries, liaising between patients and trained staff and suppliers regarding regime changes, holiday queries and any other relevant enquiry.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To monitor usage of access catheters for the ward and CAPD by raising non-stock requisitions as stock is used.
- To collect clinical statistics for the Renal Services on a weekly/monthly basis as appropriate.
- To undertake project work relating to the Renal Service as appropriate.
- To access, update and retrieve information from the Renal computer systems, EPR and Finance data systems, adhering to the Trust and National standards, policies and procedures at all times.
- Liaising with Healthcare professionals to obtain information.
- Attend meetings as requested, taking minutes as appropriate.
- Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within defined guidelines
- Collection of data and documents to form part of regular departmental audits.
- Being able to make sound independent decisions ensuring that a quality service is provided at all times, whilst coping with a demanding workload.
- Ensure that all Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by University Hospitals Coventry andWarwickshire NHS Trust.
- Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Undertake any other tasks as required by the Renal Admin Manager in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
- To form an association with, and provide appropriate information to, all dialysis patients prior to commencement of Peritoneal dialysis in the home.
- Arrange and renew prescriptions for all CAPD patients and support for home haemodialysis patients as necessary.
- Arrange the delivery of CAPD fluid to holiday destinations, both at home and abroad. Liaising with UK Travel Teams and providing documents for overseas holidays.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To monitor usage of access catheters for the ward and CAPD by raising non-stock requisitions as stock is used.
- To collect clinical statistics for the Renal Services on a weekly/monthly basis as appropriate.
- To undertake project work relating to the Renal Service as appropriate.
- To access, update and retrieve information from the Renal computer systems, EPR and Finance data systems, adhering to the Trust and National standards, policies and procedures at all times.
- Liaising with Healthcare professionals to obtain information.
- Attend meetings as requested, taking minutes as appropriate.
- Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within defined guidelines
- Collection of data and documents to form part of regular departmental audits.
- Being able to make sound independent decisions ensuring that a quality service is provided at all times, whilst coping with a demanding workload.
- Ensure that all Trust wide standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care to all who come into contact with services provided by University Hospitals Coventry andWarwickshire NHS Trust.
- Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Undertake any other tasks as required by the Renal Admin Manager in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
- To form an association with, and provide appropriate information to, all dialysis patients prior to commencement of Peritoneal dialysis in the home.
- Arrange and renew prescriptions for all CAPD patients and support for home haemodialysis patients as necessary.
- Arrange the delivery of CAPD fluid to holiday destinations, both at home and abroad. Liaising with UK Travel Teams and providing documents for overseas holidays.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
