Medication Unit Administrator

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 July 2024

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Medication Unit Administrator on a 9 month fixed term contract, with the possibility to become permanent.

This job supports the efficient and safe delivery of the Medications Unit Service for patients within the Rheumatology service and other specialties.

The Medications Unit Service is based within the Rheumatology department and the succesful candidate will support the efficient and safe delivery of the Medication Unit Services for patients within the Rheumatology department and other services across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust .

There are no budgetary or staff responsibilities for this post

Main duties of the job

To support the day to day administration of the Medications Unit Service.

To facilitate patient pathways by coordinating, booking and proactively tracking the timeliness of patient's treatments and appointments for patients requiring medication therapies.

Close and effective liaison with different departments and neighbouring Trusts is an essential aspect of this role.

Excellent organisational communication skills together with high levels of accuracy are therefore a key requirement for this post.

About us

The Rheumatology Team is based at Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. It is a multidisciplinary team, working closely together, committed to providing excellent services for our patients.

Why work with us

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6174256-A&C-A

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Actively track all patients receiving medication treatments, to ensure all appointments and infusions are delivered in accordance with NICE guidance
  • Maintain PTL databases and/or other data collection systems. Assisting in capturing data on all patients within the service and provide reports as required
  • Liaise with appropriate clinical teams and support staff to identify any patients outside of the establishes protocol
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of databases to capture patient information and reports as required
  • Provide detailed analysis reports to lead clinician and operational/practice manager for any patients with waiting times outside of the national standards
  • To actively book all follow up appointments and infusion treatments by liaising with the MDT

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Actively track all patients receiving medication treatments, to ensure all appointments and infusions are delivered in accordance with NICE guidance
  • Maintain PTL databases and/or other data collection systems. Assisting in capturing data on all patients within the service and provide reports as required
  • Liaise with appropriate clinical teams and support staff to identify any patients outside of the establishes protocol
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of databases to capture patient information and reports as required
  • Provide detailed analysis reports to lead clinician and operational/practice manager for any patients with waiting times outside of the national standards
  • To actively book all follow up appointments and infusion treatments by liaising with the MDT

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to 'GCSE' level standard (5 grade C or above) including English Language
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Planning and Organisational Skills
  • Team Working
  • Data Management and Data Protection
  • Managing Deadlines

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust systems eg IHCS/Infoflex, CRIS, Cyberlab
  • Good understanding of Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of NHS Waiting Time Targets
  • NVQ 3 qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level experience
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to 'GCSE' level standard (5 grade C or above) including English Language
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Planning and Organisational Skills
  • Team Working
  • Data Management and Data Protection
  • Managing Deadlines

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust systems eg IHCS/Infoflex, CRIS, Cyberlab
  • Good understanding of Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of NHS Waiting Time Targets
  • NVQ 3 qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level experience

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Vanessa Barnard

vanessabarnard@nhs.net

01803655026

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6174256-A&C-A

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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