Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

MDT Coordinator

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient outcomes? Do you thrive in dynamic, team-oriented environments? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to play a key role in coordinating referral services for in-house urgent Surgery, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Electrophysiology. In this critical position, you will directly contribute to improving patient care pathways within our Cardiology and Surgical Directorates.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do:

- Ensure smooth and timely processing of patient referrals using the PRIS Referral system.

- Track and monitor patient progress through specialized care pathways, supporting MDT team meetings.

- Collaborate with medical professionals across disciplines and communicate with external agencies to ensure seamless care delivery.

What You Bring:

- Strong administrative skills with keen attention to detail and proficiency across IT systems.

- Outstanding interpersonal skills, whether you are liaising with staff or external partners, you know how to communicate clearly and effectively.

- The ability to work independently, but also as a collaborative member of our friendly, close-knit team.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth: We are committed to your development. Enjoy ongoing training opportunities and expand your expertise in healthcare administration.

Hybrid Working Flexibility: Once trained, you will have the possibility to work remotely part of the time, offering you a great work-life balance.

Prime Location: Be part of a friendly, expert team working on the prestigious Cambridge Biomedical Campus, a hub for healthcare innovation.

This role requires a rotation of early and late shifts between 8am and 6pm, including some weekends and bank holidays.

If you are ready to take your administrative career to the next level and contribute to exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply today!

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

20 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-AD1165

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE or equivalent in English and Math
NVQ- L3 in administration or equivalent experience
Excellent written and presentation skills
Computer literate

Desirable

RSA 1/2 typing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment with a varied range of staff
Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines, adapting to change circumstances
Worked in the NHS or health related setting
Ability to use patient administration systems such as Lorenzo, CRIS and ICE
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work methodically and accurately
Collaborative Team working

Desirable

Experience of IHU, ACS, EP pathways

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Working knowledge of MS word, excel databases, creating, saving, scanning and printing documents and reports.
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues
Ability to speak to all levels of staff internally and externally with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Flexible approach to working hours (including the ability to work out of hours/ at weekends if required as stated in advert)

Desirable

Ability to use and manipulate Trust IT systems across varied disciplines, to identify patient information
Knowledge of CRIS
Knowledge of Lorenzo
Understanding the patient pathway of care through an acute trust setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE or equivalent in English and Math
NVQ- L3 in administration or equivalent experience
Excellent written and presentation skills
Computer literate

Desirable

RSA 1/2 typing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment with a varied range of staff
Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines, adapting to change circumstances
Worked in the NHS or health related setting
Ability to use patient administration systems such as Lorenzo, CRIS and ICE
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work methodically and accurately
Collaborative Team working

Desirable

Experience of IHU, ACS, EP pathways

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Working knowledge of MS word, excel databases, creating, saving, scanning and printing documents and reports.
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues
Ability to speak to all levels of staff internally and externally with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Flexible approach to working hours (including the ability to work out of hours/ at weekends if required as stated in advert)

Desirable

Ability to use and manipulate Trust IT systems across varied disciplines, to identify patient information
Knowledge of CRIS
Knowledge of Lorenzo
Understanding the patient pathway of care through an acute trust setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)