Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time Rheumatology Therapy Audit monitor within the Nursing Allied Health Administration Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
A good range of administrative skills, including basic knowledge of medical terminology, keyboard/word-processing etc is required including correct data input. The ability to organise your day and work as part of a team are also desirable. Applicants should be confident, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, along with a flexible approach to duties. The applicant should be able to demonstrate an interest to learn new skills. They should also hold relevant administration with word-processing qualification and ideally have previous NHS / medical experience.
Main duties of the job
1. This position plays a key role in assisting the Rheumatology Team in safely monitoring the blood results of patients who have been prescribed disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. The monitoring is done through a software system called TA monitor which picks up regular blood results of patients for MTW NHS Trust. The TA monitor administrator has responsibility for operating the system, printing all abnormal results that are flagged and alerting clinics to patients with abnormal.
2. In addition, the database needs to be regularly updated and any changes to drugs must be recorded in order to ensure that the system operates safely. The postholder needs to use different sources of information to update the database, including PAS and document viewer facility. Pathology and notes from clinicians as they see patients in clinic.
3. This position also incorporates an administrative role supporting TNF Co-ordinator with scanning and patient telephone calls as well as occasionally supporting Med Secs if requested in an emergency.Undertaking with the Team, both formal and informal review of the success and the development of this post within the team.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
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Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
4. Electronic systems (excel/word) and databases
5. Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written
6. Excellent telephone manner
7. Highly motivated and able to act on initiative
Desirable
8. Knowledge of medical terminology
9. Knowledge of Rheumatology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
10. Customer care experience
11. Clerical and reception work
Desirable
12. Experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
13. Secondary School Education, with 5+ GCSEs or equivalent
Desirable
14. Relevant administrative or secretarial training
15. Experience in a healthcare environment