Rheumatology Treatment Coordinator (INTERNAL)

NHS; Hereford; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a Rheumatology Treatment Coordinator (Band 4) to provide administrative support to the Biologics Team in the Rheumatology Department.

The role involves coordinating the Biologics MDT, handling patient telephone queries, applying for funding, Homecare prescription management, maintaining a database, and supervising Band 3 Coordinators. Based at Hereford, it is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £28,392–£31,157 per annum.

Formación

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people.
• Ability to meet tight timelines and deadlines.
• Medical Terminology

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the Rheumatology Biologics MDT.
• Handle patient telephone queries and funding applications.
• Manage Homecare prescription processes and maintain a database.
• Prioritise workloads and supervise Band 3 Coordinators.
• Flexible across the Rheumatology Department as required.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time management

Medical terminology

Educación

GCSE English & Maths

RSA Stage 3 Typing/Word Processing

Descripción del empleo

Rheumatology Treatment Coordinator (INTERNAL)

Band 4

Main area ADMIN Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 229-MED-8386851

Site Wye Valley Trust Town Hereford Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

*Internal Applicant Only*

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Biologics Team in the Rheumatology Department providing comprehensive administrative support.

This is a varied and exciting role supporting a busy team. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, organised and can work well on their own or as part of a team.

The successful candidate will require excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to demonstrate the ability to work self-sufficiently, to use their own initiative and be willing to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the service. The individual must also have the ability to work well under pressure and have the desire to provide a first class service for patients and the clinical team.

If you would like more information regarding this position please contact Louise Power - Deputy General Manager - 01432 355444 ex: 1862 or email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The Rheumatology Treatment Coordinator supports the Clinical Team by leading and coordinating the Rheumatology Biologics MDT, dealing with patient telephone queries, applying for treatment funding, Homecare prescription management and maintaining a database. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising the workload of the team in addition to managing your own workload. You will be responsible for supervising the Band 3 Assistant Coordinators in the team. This role is based in the Rheumatology Biologics department but there will need to be flexibility in working throughout the Department as service needs require.

Working for our organisation

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• RSA Stage 3 Typing/Word Processing or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people
• Ability to meet tight timelines and deadlines
• Medical Terminology

Experience

• Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
• Previous experience dealing with the public