Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity to join our Anticoagulation (Hematology) team as a patient Pathway Officer in Anticoagulation.
Clinical haematology is a collaborative and inclusive team based at Basildon Hospital. Our ambition is to deliver an excellent service to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our happy team.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Provide administrative support primarily to the Anticoagulation nurses and the consultant haematologists.
Support the clinical team in ensuring the speciality are able to deliver safe and effective services whilst also ensuring compliance with contractual access targets e.g. the 18 weeks Referral To Treatment target.
Provide cross-cover for other Patient Pathway Co-ordinators to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.
Good telephone communication skills especially dealing with patients, district nurses and outside agencies.
The PPO will work as an integral member of the haematology team, providing administrative and clerical support to the Nursing staff. The job description is not exhaustive and requires the post holder to be flexible to meet the needs of the developing service.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
Demonstrate high levels of customer care and be confident and empathetic on the telephone to patients as many will be hard of hearing.
Courteously and efficiently receive telephone enquiries from patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
Deal with patient requests and concerns promptly and courteously escalating concerns to the Anticoagulation nurses or specialist consultants.
Close collaboration with Anti-Coagulation nurses.
To maintain patient records on EPR, EMR, DAWN and SystmOne. All training will be given.
Relay messages accurately from the nurses and on DAWN system to patients.
Ensure pathways are validated throughout the patient journey and resolve / escalate concerns within the pathways accordingly e.g. risks to access targets etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
Demonstrate high levels of customer care and be confident and empathetic on the telephone to patients as many will be hard of hearing.
Courteously and efficiently receive telephone enquiries from patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
Deal with patient requests and concerns promptly and courteously escalating concerns to the Anticoagulation nurses or specialist consultants.
Close collaboration with Anti-Coagulation nurses.
To maintain patient records on EPR, EMR, DAWN and SystmOne. All training will be given.
Relay messages accurately from the nurses and on DAWN system to patients.
Ensure pathways are validated throughout the patient journey and resolve / escalate concerns within the pathways accordingly e.g. risks to access targets etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification standard of 5 GCSE or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft software packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Accessing
Desirable
- Knowledge and use of hospital based IT programmes (EPR/SystemOne)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification standard of 5 GCSE or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Microsoft software packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Accessing
Desirable
- Knowledge and use of hospital based IT programmes (EPR/SystemOne)
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).
