Dermatology Biologics and Systemics Patient Pathway Coordinator
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Job summary
Psoriasis, eczema and HS are some of the long term conditions of the skin which can be treated with systemic and biologic drugs. Biologic drugs have been designed to mimic normal human molecules. They are used to treat a number of conditions and they reduce inflammation by preventing over activity of part of the immune system. There are several biologic drugs currently licensed for use with people suffering from moderate to severe psoriasis. Biologics are expensive relatively new drugs we cannot prescribe them without first checking that patients meet all the criteria set by NICE.
Systemic treatments are available as tablets all of them require clinical assessment and tests before a patient starts (usually blood tests) to check that it will be safe for patients once a patient has started treatment they will need to attend regular follow up and further monitoring blood tests.
The role of the Dermatology Biologics and Systemics Patient Pathway Co-ordinator is integral to the Dermatology Department for tracking, developing and monitoring the pathways of care for those patient groups who are on systemic and biologic treatments.
Working as a member of Dermatology Biologics and Systemic Specialist Team the post holder will provide a combination of support and administration duties in the delivery of services for patients with Eczema and Psoriasis making a direct and positive contribution to the work of the team.
Main duties of the job
- To deal with all enquiries in a responsive and professional manner to ensure a positive image at all times. To liaise with all disciplines of staff, both within and outside the Trust to ensure that effective communications are maintained.
- Act as a point of contact for the Dermatology Team for primary and secondary care health professionals communicating simple and complex information relating to patient treatment, prescriptions and care requirements
- Liaise with various clinical areas & teams as necessary for the coordination of patient care, services and treatments including ensuring prescriptions are completed by the specialist nurses, to ensure smooth patient experience including arranging patient appointments and day case procedures where required
- Assist in the development of and maintain databases and data collection for education, audit and surveillance purposes where appropriate
- To organise meetings as requested by the team including arranging venues, agendas, training materials or education sheets are prepared in advance.
- Prioritise workload and work with indirect supervision whilst recognising own limitations and when to seek support.
- Filing of all patient information as appropriate either electronically (on Evolve) or physicall
The post holder will have responsibility for the organisation and delivery of the weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings and follow up decisions taken. Ensuring all communication fully completed and shared where required.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
27 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-M-2590-NG
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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