Biologics Home Care Nurse (Part Time - 3 days)
Monday to Friday (no week end work)
Geographical area : Derby & surrounding areas
Excellent Salary - £25,200 for 3 days & Car Allowance (£42,000 FTE)
Role Summary
To deliver a Patient Support Programme for patients who have been initiated onto a biologics treatment.
The purpose of this role is to improve patient outcomes and deliver a high standard of care.
Key Aims and Responsibilities
- To work effectively and flexibly to deliver the Homecare training to new and existing patients.
- To provide an omni-channel (telephone and virtual) based service which can include regular proactive outbound support and reactive inbound support to drive patient education, concordance and compliance.
- To take part in the rota (Matrix) ensuring all patients are contacted and offered the appropriate nursing support in a timely way
- To deliver the service to enrolled patients both face to face, through homecare visits, and via telephone and virtual calls.
- To deliver, or administer or train patients on any diagnostic tests that may be required as the programme develops.
- Provide advice and education on treatment and lifestyle recommendations.
- Ensure that patients are treated with dignity, equality and respect
- Record all patient data using the CRM system and ensure all administration is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Working professionally and effectively to build relationships with all stakeholders (clients, NHS consultants, Pharmacists, Nurses, other MDTs and internal staff).
Essential Requirements
- Current NMC Registration with specific experience in biologics administration (min Band 6).
- Biologics experience is essential. Experience of working in rheumatology, gastroenterology and/or dermatology preferred.
- Current U.K. full driving licence with no more than 6 points and an ability and willingness to travel to Trusts and patients’ homes within an acceptable geography.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- High levels of confidence, initiative & proactivity
Knowledge and Skills
- IT literate with experience of MS office specifically MS Teams, Excel, general experience of using computerised patient management systems.
- Team player, high levels of flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High levels of confidence, initiative and proactivity
- A proven capability to work in a fast-moving environment, working to tight deadlines
- Confidence to deliver in an autonomous environment
Who Are Apodi and What Do We Do?
Apodi is a fast-growing intelligent business with people at our heart.
Established in 2006, Apodi is a specialised business focused on identifying and implementing innovative programmes for our pharmaceutical clients. These programmes can help to transform patients’ lives and our work provides benefits for patients, the NHS, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Our Core Values and Beliefs
CARING is at the heart of everything we do. This applies particularly to our patients. We strive for CANDID and open relationships with our staff, clients and patients based on honesty and trust. We value employees that PERFORM and demonstrate excellence in everything they do.
Pay: £25,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Work Location: On the road
