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Job Overview
The post holder will be responsible for managing weekly clinics for Asthma/Biologics nursing and pharmacy services, as well as managing all aspects of the Complex Airways MDT and related data entry onto the UKSAR database. Beyond this, the post holder will help manage e-mail and telephone correspondence for the service, and support with other administrative tasks from the broader department, such as diagnostic bookings and data quality management, as required
There is a requirement to use local electronic patient systems for bookings, such as ERS and Careflow, for which training will be provided. Procedures will need to be followed in relation to booking appointments, managing patient correspondence and monitoring multiple waiting lists.
You will be required to actively support with improving department performance in the service, by maintaining optimal clinic utilisation, working closely with consultants to facilitate extra clinical activity where needed, and working with the support manager on improvement initiatives to increase the provision of Complex Airways care in the BNSSG area.
Another key aspect of this role will be leading on UKSAR data entry to maintain trust compliance as well as reporting performance for the overall Asthma Biologics service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing weekly clinics for Asthma/Biologics nursing and pharmacy services, as well as managing all aspects of the Complex Airways MDT and related data entry onto the UKSAR database. Beyond this, the post holder will help manage e-mail and telephone correspondence for the service, and support with other administrative tasks from the broader department, such as diagnostic bookings and data quality management.
You will be required to actively support with improving department performance in the service, by maintaining optimal clinic utilisation, working closely with consultants to facilitate extra clinical activity where needed, and working with the support manager on improvement initiatives .
Another key aspect of this role will be leading on UKSAR data entry to maintain trust compliance as well as reporting performance for the overall Asthma Biologics service.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in the lung Complex Airways and will work closely with clinicians, run MDTs, shadow clinic appointments and make a meaningful difference to the lives of lung complex asthma patients. The successful applicant will be hard working, reliable and kind. They will have a continuous improvement mindset, and always be looking for ways to support colleagues and raise the standard of operation in the team. Most importantly they will contribute to a positive, fun team culture and take pride in their daily work.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for managing weekly clinics for Asthma/Biologics nursing and pharmacy services, as well as managing all aspects of the Complex Airways MDT and related data entry onto the UKSAR database. Beyond this, the post holder will help manage e-mail and telephone correspondence for the service, and support with other administrative tasks from the broader department, such as diagnostic bookings and data quality management, as required
There is a requirement to use local electronic patient systems for bookings, such as ERS and Careflow, for which training will be provided. Procedures will need to be followed in relation to booking appointments, managing patient correspondence and monitoring multiple waiting lists.
You will be required to actively support with improving department performance in the service, by maintaining optimal clinic utilisation, working closely with consultants to facilitate extra clinical activity where needed, and working with the support manager on improvement initiatives to increase the provision of Complex Airways care in the BNSSG area.
Another key aspect of this role will be leading on UKSAR data entry to maintain trust compliance as well as reporting performance for the overall Asthma Biologics service.
The successful candidate will play a significant role in the lung Complex Airways and will work closely with clinicians, run MDTs, shadow clinic appointments and make a meaningful difference to the lives of lung complex asthma patients. The successful applicant will be hard working, reliable and kind. They will have a continuous improvement mindset, and always be looking for ways to support colleagues and raise the standard of operation in the team. Most importantly they will contribute to a positive, fun team culture and take pride in their daily work.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Desired personality attributes
- Understanding of job reqirements
Desirable criteria
- NHS admin experience
- Understanding of KPI metrics
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
