Patient Information Manager

Edinburgh (Hybrid)
£42,236 - £45,656 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

About you

 Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?

We’re looking for an experienced Patient Information Manager for an exciting new role.  Excellent written communication, copy editing and proofing skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in writing for a variety of different media channels.  You will have the ability to convey complex medical information in accessible language and knowledge of the steps involved in producing information.  You’ll have line management experience and the ability to review and give feedback on others’ work.  Previous experience of working in cancer healthcare would be an advantage.       

About the role

This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy. 

As Patient Information Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and diversify the range and type of patient information we currently produce, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  Managing the Patient Information Team, you will oversee the quality of all resources produced, ensuring compliance with recognised standards and internal brand requirements. 

The Patient Information Manager will also be responsible for managing the information events team who hold digital and in person events for those affected by myeloma, working with the team to plan the programme for all events. 

About us

 Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

 We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

 Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

 Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

 If you think you would be a great fit for this role, please send us the following:

1.      A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2.      A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 16 August 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 26 August 2024. You will be asked to do a task prior to your interview.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

·       sex,

·       race,

·       disability,

·       age,

·       sexual orientation,

·       gender reassignment,

·       religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

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Posted on: 22 July 2024
Closing date: 16 August 2024 at 15:42
Tags: Cancer, Health / Medical

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