Job summary
his advert is for a fixed term Contracts Assistant position (maternity cover). The post holder will be responsible for the efficient processing and monitoring of high cost chemotherapy drug requests and other contract exclusions. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and answering queries from Commissioners regarding Low Value Activity. The post holder will understand and interpret NICE guidance relevant to the Trust and keep abreast of cancer drug policy developments. The post holder will also provide support to the Interim Senior Contracts Manager. This post would ideally suit someone who has contractual knowledge, a good understanding of the NHS England commissioning policies, strong communication skills, able to use their own initiative and work well on their own as well as part of a team. They must be able to work well under pressure with excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for processing all Cancer Drug Fund applications and B* applications from clinicians within the Trust. This will involve liaising with commissioning managers at the relevant CCGs / NHS England to secure funding for individual patient treatments.
- Manage the Individual Funding Request process. This will involve liaising with clinicians and pharmaceutical advisers to ensure that commissioners have all information needed for a funding outcome to be reached. Communicate with the NHS England and CCG IFR teams with regards to applications and funding decisions.
- Record all drug authorisations and enter authorised drug doses onto the hospital system each month to assist with the monthly drugs reporting process.
- Develop and maintain prior approval systems to ensure that funding is secured prior to treatment for cross-border patients and advise on funding issues when these arise.
- Ensuring that all RMH patients have funding secured for their treatment.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for further information.
- Responsible for the efficient processing and monitoring of high cost chemotherapy drug requests and other contract exclusions, acting as the point of contact between Trust clinicians and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and NHS England in the negotiation of funding for treatment.
- Responsible for recording all drug authorisations and entering authorised drug doses onto the hospital system each month to assist with the monthly drugs reporting process.
- Responsible for ensuring cross border patients have gone through the appropriate prior approval pathways, and managing the billing for this activity.
- Responsible for assessing and answering queries from Commissioners regarding Non Contracted Activity.
- Understand and interpret NICE guidance relevant to the Trust and keep abreast of cancer drug policy developments.
- Ability to analyse data sets and report the trends to commissioners.
- Providing support to the Senior Contracts Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for further information.
- Responsible for the efficient processing and monitoring of high cost chemotherapy drug requests and other contract exclusions, acting as the point of contact between Trust clinicians and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and NHS England in the negotiation of funding for treatment.
- Responsible for recording all drug authorisations and entering authorised drug doses onto the hospital system each month to assist with the monthly drugs reporting process.
- Responsible for ensuring cross border patients have gone through the appropriate prior approval pathways, and managing the billing for this activity.
- Responsible for assessing and answering queries from Commissioners regarding Non Contracted Activity.
- Understand and interpret NICE guidance relevant to the Trust and keep abreast of cancer drug policy developments.
- Ability to analyse data sets and report the trends to commissioners.
- Providing support to the Senior Contracts Manager.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of collating, analysing and reporting data and other information for performance management
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
- Experience of being involved with the NHS Challenge Process or of dealing with cross border patient flows
Desirable
- NHS Contracts and commissioning experience
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly numerate
- Good presentation skills
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy (including knowledge of MS office packages)
- Knowledge of NHS and Cancer Plans
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Strong Problem Solving skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of collating, analysing and reporting data and other information for performance management
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
- Experience of being involved with the NHS Challenge Process or of dealing with cross border patient flows
Desirable
- NHS Contracts and commissioning experience
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly numerate
- Good presentation skills
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy (including knowledge of MS office packages)
- Knowledge of NHS and Cancer Plans
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Strong Problem Solving skills
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).
