Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Admin & Clerical
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 sessions per week
Job ref
199-NN-6704542-FM-MT
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Salary
£31,081 - £33,665 pa pro rata incl HCAS (Outer)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2024 23:59
Interview date
13/12/2024

Employer heading

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust logo

Biologics Coordinator

Band 4

 

*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers

Job overview

Biologics Coordinator

Full Time - Permanent

Are you passionate about providing exceptional support in the administration of high-cost biologic therapies? An exciting opportunity awaits you to become a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to elderly rheumatology patients.  The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Point of Delivery team (POD), and will provide support in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed in a timely manner. The post holder will also act as the point of contact for patients regarding all administrative issues relating to the patients’ pathway of care

Proposed Interview Date - 13th December 2024

Main duties of the job

As a Biologics Coordinator, you will manage the  administrative processes associated with biologic treatments. Working closely with consultants and the medicine administration team, you will oversee the initiation and continuation of funding pathways for these complex therapies. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will address queries from patients and colleagues, ensuring a seamless care journey.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating effectively with pharmacy, clinical, and multidisciplinary teams for prescription management and patient tracking.
  • Maintaining accurate data and patient records to support ongoing and future treatments.
  • Monitoring patient invoices and consumable orders, raising any concerns with lead specialist nurses and consultants to ensure optimal resource use.
  • Organising and managing your workload to meet tight deadlines, thereby supporting clinical staff in providing efficient and timely care.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who is committed to enhancing the patient experience. If you have strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across various healthcare teams, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to delivering top-quality care.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients receiving advanced rheumatology care.

 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.  Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.  Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification**

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration/Customer Care or equivalent experience
  • Educated to GCSE/ O level or equivalent including Grade C or higher in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of on-going continuous personal development (CPD) and training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes (Experience of scheduling outpatient appointments and/or admissions)
  • Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems (including advanced understanding of MS Office packages, Cerner/ERS trained)
  • Knowledge of NHS patient pathways - RTT & Cance
  • Experience of prioritising own workload
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of being a team player
  • Example of Confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of customer service in a multi-cultural environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positiveImproving working livesDisability confident committedDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Wood
Job title
Deputy General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 401 3000
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies