Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ensure all recommendations from the MDT and its outcomes are recorded on the Evolve immediately after the MDT and are actioned accordingly.
To produce the list of all patients to be discussed at the MDT and distribute to MDT members prior to the meeting and after the meeting circulate a list of all patients discussed indicating main conclusions from the meeting.
Prepare the weekly MDT by completing proformas including all test results as required to ensure patients are discussed at the weekly MDT.
To liaise with other MDT coordinators and across the Trust to monitor the coordination of all elements of the patient pathway. This may include highlighting patient target dates to ensure that investigations are carried out in a timely manner.
To work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses, secretaries, and all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) across Gastroenterology to ensure that suspected and diagnosed IBD patients are actively managed through patient pathways.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the members of the Gastroenterology/IBD clinical & non-clinical teams.
To respect confidentiality on any matter concerning a patient arising during the course of duty and not to disclose such information at any time to unauthorized persons.
To use new working systems within the Clinical Office to promote an efficient service, i.e. Dictate IT, E-RS, Cerner, Evolve, CRIS, ICE & the storage of appropriate information electronically on shared drives.
Main duties of the job
To be fully conversant with patient pathways and to ensure that patients are treated equitably, reaching targets for first appointments, diagnostic tests, and treatment within relevant timescales.
Monitor patients who are sent to other Trusts for treatment to ensure they do not breach 18 weeks (MDS forms) in conjunction with Patient Pathway Team.
For all tertiary referrals, responsible for the provision of the Inter Provider Transfer Minimum Data Set within 48 hours of referral.
For all internal C2C referrals, responsible for raising C2C form and submitting it to appropriate specialty within 48 hours of referral.
To ensure that appropriate requests for investigations are managed in a timely fashion. If diagnostic delays occur or appear imminent it is the responsibility of the post holder to escalate to the relevant manager.
To be aware of staff and events which may impact on the patient pathway and escalate as appropriate.
To inform the assistant service manager of any potential delays or breaches of the waiting time targets according to Trust escalation policy.
To provide support to the team to ensure continuous development, implementation, and monitoring of changes to the patient pathway.
Person Specification
Skills
* You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service, or support as appropriate to your role.
* Able to prioritise work.
* Able to use initiative and judgement when dealing with day-to-day issues and queries.
* Able to deal sensitively with all contacts and be able to maintain confidentiality.
* Knowledge and experience of the NHS.
* Knowledge of Computer systems.
Education
* GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent.
* Good IT skills.
Experience
* Previous administration experience.
* Knowledge and experience of the NHS.
Attitude, behaviours, and values
* Takes pride in their work and team.
* Willing and able to take personal responsibility.
* Flexible in the attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
* Respects, values, and cares for others.
Other requirements
* Team player.
* Able to work to deadlines.
* Flexible approach to workload.
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 name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£27,857 to £30,570 a year pro rata including HCAS.
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