Diabetes Admin Assistant - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 2 Diabetes Admin Assistant to work in the Diabetes Centre at Derriford Hospital.

The applicant will provide administration duties within the Diabetes Centre for the Diabetes Pre-Op team and inpatient team under the supervision of the Service Line Administrator.

The post is interesting and varied, and requires an ability to work both independently and as a member of the wider team.

Applicants should have a mature and responsible attitude and be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.

Training is provided for the various information technology systems used within the Cluster Group.

Attend relevant day of surgery areas to identify diabetes patients to add an alert on the IPM system, first checking Gp summary letters which state the Type of diabetes (if in doubt discuss with Dsn).
Type GP/Practice nurse letters dictated on Big Hand.
Order main notes and file pre op paperwork ready for the patients to come in date.
File completed pre operative paperwork and typed letters into main notes once patient is discharged and audit completed.
Type and send 'at risk of diabetes' Gp letters and file into main notes.
For 'New Type 2 diagnosis patients' discuss with Dsn, type Gp letter and file into main notes.
Visit wards to ensure that there are supplies of Self administration of Insulin paperwork is available and liaise with the ward administrators as required to order copies.
Attend relevant day of surgery areas to identify diabetes patients to add an alert on the IPM system, first checking Gp summary letters which state the Type of diabetes (if in doubt discuss with Dsn).
Type GP/Practice nurse letters dictated on Big Hand.
Order main notes and file pre op paperwork ready for the patients to come in date.
File completed pre operative paperwork and typed letters into main notes once patient is discharged and audit completed.
Type and send 'at risk of diabetes' Gp letters and file into main notes.
For 'New Type 2 diagnosis patients' discuss with Dsn, type Gp letter and file into main notes.
Visit wards to ensure that there are supplies of Self administration of Insulin paperwork is available and liaise with the ward administrators as required to order copies.
Take part in any appropriate departmental training and demonstrate own activities to new starters or less experienced staff.
Provide administrative services for the Diabetes team as required e.g. photocopying filing.

Be familiar with and adhere to the Health and Safety Policy and other Trust policies and procedures.

Supporting and enhancing the continual quality initiative ensuring a quality first approach to all aspects of work.
This post is a Trust appointment and as such the post holder may be required to work in other areas of the Trust.