Clinical Funding Request Administrator

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Northampton
Salary
9.50 - 11.14 GBP Hourly
Posted
29 Jun 2022
Closes
27 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Administrator to join NHS team in Northampton. Home based, but initial training will be in Northampton.

Candidates need to live within commutable distance from the office.

Full time (37.5 Hours)
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
3 months temporary contract with option to extend.
Interviews via Microsoft Teams.

Pay rate:
GBP10.28 - GBP11.14 (depending on experience)
Band 3

Job Description:

- To provide professional support to Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) for the management of applications for the funding of individual treatments (Individual Funding requests, IFR, and Prior Approval). Funding applications are specific for patients whose needs are either restricted or not met by the standard commissioned pathways of care

- The Clinical Funding team is responsible for the delivery of an effective, timely and comprehensive funding service, treatment access service and provision of information to support the organisation and our customers. The Clinical Funding team works on a multi-disciplinary basis led by the Clinical Services Director

- The Clinical Funding administrator will provide and co-ordinate accurate, confidential administrative services for the management of funding requests in line with CCG policy and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring a flexible/adaptable approach to their work in order to meet various deadlines and targets

- The Clinical Funding administrator will also support the team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary

Requirements:

-Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel

-Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems

-Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public

-Demonstrable experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information

-Knowledge and experience of using IT systems and software programs e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel

-Supports equality and values diversity by applying knowledge of legislation and best practice; challenge bias, prejudice and intolerance if appropriate or brings it to the attention of a line manager

- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles

We are looking for an immediate start on this role, so if you have worked in similar position previously and you're available straight away, please submit your CV and a member of our Public Sector team will contact you to discuss in more detail.

Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy