Job summary
As a core member of the MS Multi-disciplinary team, the Multi-Disciplinary Team/Disease Modifying Treatment Co-ordinator will help to facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey across all elements of the service by co-ordinating process and monitoring the service provided to patients. To be responsible for the collection, and monitoring of all data pertaining to the service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
Facilitate and co-ordinate the care pathway of patients on disease modifying treatment including Interferon's, Copaxone, Gilenya, Terinflunomide and Dimethyl Fumerate.
Establish and ensure the continuation of effective communication between the MDT Team, including Consultants. Specialist Nurses and Therapists.
Liaise with external prescription management companies, funding sources, regional physicians, regional MS Nurses, GPs and the patient as required.
Co-ordinate applications of funding for high cost drugs and manage the Blueteq funding approval database.
Deal with non-clinical queries from patients, their Carers, general practitioners and members of the MDT Team.
Work with the Specialist Nurses and Medical staff to streamline the process along the patient journey
Management of large numbers of patient prescriptions ensuring recording and approval on the Blueteq system
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in well-being standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA III or equivalent
- Word Processing Skills
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous Medical Secretary experience
- Shorthand skills
- Amspar Diploma
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workloads
- Ability to maintain accurate patient information.
- Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national/ local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and experience of medical terminology
- Experience of accurate and timely data entry and producing reports
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office
Desirable
- Expert skills in excel.
- Knowledge of hospital PAS system
- Knowledge of DMT
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
- Able to work under pressure and maintain high quality work
- Time management skills
- Proven ability to achieve deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and written.
- Ability to use problem solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA III or equivalent
- Word Processing Skills
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous Medical Secretary experience
- Shorthand skills
- Amspar Diploma
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workloads
- Ability to maintain accurate patient information.
- Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national/ local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and experience of medical terminology
- Experience of accurate and timely data entry and producing reports
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office
Desirable
- Expert skills in excel.
- Knowledge of hospital PAS system
- Knowledge of DMT
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
- Able to work under pressure and maintain high quality work
- Time management skills
- Proven ability to achieve deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and written.
- Ability to use 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).
