About this role
Job summary
The MS Service Coordinator provideshigh-qualitycoordination and administrative support to the Multiple SclerosisspecializedserviceinBasildon Hospital. The post holder acts as a single point of contact for patients,carersand professionals; coordinates DMT (Disease-ModifyingTherapy) pathways; supports safe monitoring (bloods, MRI, results);maintainsMS service databases; and ensurestimelycommunication across the MDT.
You will lead the coordination of the online,cross-siteMS MDT meeting, covering Basildon,Southendand Broomfieldwhen this starts taking place. Until then will support instead the local MS MDT with RLH neuroscience unit and potentially local neurology MDT done weekly. This includes preparing and managingMDTcase list,making sure imaging is available for MDT review,recording decisions, tracking actions, and ensuring outcomes are promptly shared with relevant teamsand uploaded in relevant clinical records.
This role reduces administrative burden on clinical staff, supports safer DMT deliveryand monitoring,ensure full clinics utilisationand contributes to service improvement and evaluation, including the rollout and upkeep of a dedicated digital MS database for monitoring andpatientsMSpathway managementfrom referral to treatment
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- Plan,scheduleand run weekly online MS MDTs across Basildon, Southend & Broomfield (agenda, patient lists, documentation, invites)or until this starts do the same for local MS MDT with RLH and local Neurology MDT with UCLH. Record outcomes, assign actions and chase completion within agreedtimeframes.
- CoordinateMSreferrals,investigationsandfollow-upactions between MS CNS, consultants, radiology, pathology, pharmacy, homecaresuppliersand community services tomaintaintimely, safe patient flow.
- Maintain clear,timelycommunication with patients and carersregardingappointments,pre-treatmentrequirements and next steps.
- Utilise the beetroot software to effectively monitor and escalate any diagnostic tests required for MS patients to support the clinical teams.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative/coordination experience in healthcare or comparable setting with proven ability to prioritise in a busy, interruption-prone environment.
- IT skills: MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word), databases, EPR systems; accuracy and attention to detail in safety-critical data entry.
Desirable
- Experience in neurology/MS or other long-term condition services; prior involvement in DMT or immunotherapy pathways but we will provide local education and support in regards.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR, and the importance of timely DMT monitoring (bloods/MRI)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)