Main area Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 24 months (Fixed term for 24 months) Hours 25 hours per week (Part time/ job share considered) Job ref 388-7162202-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59
IBD Clinical Biologic Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with excellent computer, administrative and communication skills to join the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) team to coordinate and support the prescribing process for long term biologic or systemic drugs. We are looking for an individual who works well as a team member yet can use their own initiative as needed and who has a high level of attention to detail.
The IBD clinical biologic coordinator will function at a higher competency level than that of other Healthcare Support Workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the ward/dept, to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner.
This post is advertised at 25hrs a week for 2 years but can accommodate other variations, such as 30hrs a week for 20 months or 37.5hrs a week for 15 months. Please get in touch for more information.
Main duties of the job
* To provide general and specialist information to a variety of patients with IBD.
* To develop therapeutic relationships with patients.
* Contribute to maintaining and organising the day to day running of the IBD service, dealing with patient enquiries, requests, referrals and results with oversight from IBD specialist nurses.
* Assist in the monitoring of blood results for monitoring various treatment therapies used in IBD, in collaboration with and/or supervision of the nurse specialist team.
* Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of IBD medications. To be able to discuss these with patients and be port of call regarding commencement and management of biologic/immunosuppressive medications.
* To support other members of the IBD team in the care and management of patients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, supportive and proactive Inflammatory Bowel Disease team. We are based on Hutching outpatients, providing care Monday to Friday.
You must be committed to providing high quality care to patients. Experience in IBD, gastroenterology or long-term health conditions would be preferable but is not essential as this post offers opportunity for development of knowledge and assist with learning needs.
You must be willing to get to know your patients and their families to enhance their careand be proactive in meeting the needs of the service. It is crucial the successful candidate is able to communicate effectively and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
* Foundation Degree in healthcare
* Literacy and numeracy to level 2
* Evidence of good interpersonal skills
* Knowledge/ experience of working with patients with liver/alcohol issues
* Venepuncture and cannulation
* Knowledge of IT systems such as ICE/ Infoflex
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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