Medical scribe FLEX | Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Do you want to gain valuable clinical experience within a specialized healthcare team as a medicine or biomedical sciences student? For the IBD team of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology (MDL) department, we are looking for an enthusiastic and accurate MDL Stuart to support the nurse practitioners in the care of patients with chronic intestinal diseases.

As an MDL Stuart, you will be part of the multidisciplinary IBD team and contribute to daily patient care. You will support the nurse practitioners in processing patient inquiries, assessing incoming information, and preparing follow-up actions.

Your responsibilities include

• Assessing results and messages in the digital working environment of the nurse practitioners.
• Processing and triaging inquiries received via MijnRadboud.
• Maintaining telephone contact with patients to inquire about complaints and collect additional information.
• Independently handling non-complex patient inquiries, including questions about complaints or medication.
• Discussing findings with the nurse practitioner and thinking along about follow-up steps.
• Requesting additional diagnostics, such as laboratory tests, stool tests, and cultures.

No two days are the same. You will get a unique insight into the care of patients with complex chronic conditions and work closely with experienced healthcare professionals.

Availability

• Period: from 1 December for 1 year (with a view to extension)
• Working days: in consultation, preferably daily in the mornings
• Working hours: in consultation, at least 2 hours between 9:00 and 13:00

You will join the specialized IBD team at Radboudumc, in which you will work closely with 3 IBD Nurse Practitioners. The team treats patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

The IBD team consists of:

• 5 MDL physicians
• 2 doctors in training to become specialists
• 3 nurse practitioners
• nurses
• researchers and other healthcare professionals

Within the team, personal guidance, collaboration, and high-quality patient care are central. This makes the position not only educational but also an excellent addition to your medical or scientific development.

We are looking for a student who can work independently, is careful, and is eager to further develop within patient care.

You:

• Are a student of Medicine or Biomedical Sciences, or have recently completed your bachelor's degree.
• Have an interest in IBD care and the care of patients with chronic conditions.
• Work accurately and in a structured manner.
• Have strong communication skills and deal professionally with patients.
• Dare to take responsibility and can prioritize well.
• Are available from 1 December.

• For this assignment, you will be employed by the FLEX agency, part of Radboudumc. You will typically receive a zero-hours contract from us. You are entitled to a compensation allowance of 12% to settle the right to holidays, public holidays, and leave days. These allowances are in addition to your gross hourly wage and are paid to you monthly.
• A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position.