Homecare Team Coordinator
Department: Pharmacy
Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to essential healthcare services in a dynamic and supportive environment?
In this key role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our Pharmacy Homecare Service, ensuring seamless patient care. You will manage and prioritise your workload, liaise with clinical teams, handle patient queries, and support the delivery of homecare prescriptions. You will also assist with financial reporting, service audits, and maintain accurate patient records.
Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and supervising the homecare staff and scheduling clinic sessions
• Managing invoices, improving billing accuracy, and resolving inquiries
• Producing performance data and monthly KPI reports
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Clinical Pharmacy Services, Cancer & Aseptic Services, and external suppliers and homecare providers
Take this opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while advancing your career!
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Aiza Mubashir (Principal Pharmacist – Homecare and Biologics)
Phone: 01908 995715
Interview date: w/c 18th November 2024
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive training and support will help you succeed, and continuous professional development is encouraged.
To provide a comprehensive and efficient daily procurement service to the trust developing and updating services, following all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.
To assist the Chief Technician and Pharmacy Business Manager with development of cost improvements to the department and trust.
'65% report achieving a good balance between work and home life and are satisfied with the opportunities for flexible working patterns.'(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Operational
Receive correspondence and queries for the Homecare team and prioritise for action and respond to those of a routine nature
To keep and maintain accurate records relating to patients on the homecare scheme.
Management
Provides day to day supervision and coordination of homecare staff
Trains
Reporting
To produce performance data in graphical form, related to the Homecare team, as required for adherence to local and regional KPIs and to support future development of performance measures as required
Assist in producing reports as necessary and participating in data collection for local homecare audits
Quality
To co-operate with staff in other disciplines to help ensure the safe, effective and economic use of drugs
To maintain full patient confidentiality when dealing with prescriptions
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024