Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 6 months
We are looking for an organised and proactive MDT Coordinator to join our dedicated Skin Cancer team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our weekly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings run smoothly, enabling clinicians to make informed decisions for patients on cancer pathways. You'll be the central point of coordination--bringing together people, information, and processes to deliver timely, high-quality care.What does it take?
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with clinicians, nurses, and administrative teams.
- A commitment to accuracy in data collection and compliance with national standards.
Why work with us?Our team prides itself on being supportive, collaborative, and patient-focused. You'll join a group that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
What we offer:
- Opportunities for professional development, including training on cancer pathways and data systems.
- Involvement in service improvement projects.
- Flexible working options and NHS benefits.
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in cancer care and enjoy working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting, this is the team for you.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
As an MDT Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting cancer pathways by organising and facilitating weekly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ensuring all clinical information is available for effective decision-making. You will manage patient data accurately, monitor progress against national cancer targets, and escalate delays promptly. Collaboration with clinicians, specialist nurses, and administrative teams is essential to maintain high standards of care.
Skills and Qualities We're Looking For:
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Confidence in using IT systems (e.g., Somerset, PAS, ICE).
Examples of Typical Decisions You Will Make:
- Deciding how to prioritise preparation for MDT meetings when multiple cases require urgent review.
- Identifying missing clinical information and determining the most appropriate person or team to contact for resolution.
- Escalating potential breaches in cancer waiting time targets to the relevant manager or clinical lead in line with Trust policy.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Arrange the weekly MDT meeting; ensure appropriate venue and equipmentavailable.
- Collate, produce and disseminate the MDT list of patients for discussion incollaboration with the Clinical Team to include all appropriate new and historiccases.
- Ensure all information to enable a complete discussion is available reporting anydiscrepancies to the MDT lead.
- Ensure discussion is recorded and disseminated appropriately includingcommunicating information to GPs.
- In collaboration with the clinical team ensure all actions resulting from the MDTdiscussion are implemented.
- Maintain an accurate record of team attendance at MDT, producing a yearlyreport for the MDT lead.
- To be aware of availability of staff and events which may impact on the MDTmeetings ( eg consultant leave, MDT meeting cancelled due to bank holidays)and liaise with the Patient Pathway Coordinator to make allowances for this inthe patient pathways.
- Develop systems to ensure rapid and effective communication between allmembers of the MDT.
- Collate / Input clinical data from MDT into the Somerset Cancer Registry underthe direction of the MDT lead.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Arrange the weekly MDT meeting; ensure appropriate venue and equipmentavailable.
- Collate, produce and disseminate the MDT list of patients for discussion incollaboration with the Clinical Team to include all appropriate new and historiccases.
- Ensure all information to enable a complete discussion is available reporting anydiscrepancies to the MDT lead.
- Ensure discussion is recorded and disseminated appropriately includingcommunicating information to GPs.
- In collaboration with the clinical team ensure all actions resulting from the MDTdiscussion are implemented.
- Maintain an accurate record of team attendance at MDT, producing a yearlyreport for the MDT lead.
- To be aware of availability of staff and events which may impact on the MDTmeetings ( eg consultant leave, MDT meeting cancelled due to bank holidays)and liaise with the Patient Pathway Coordinator to make allowances for this inthe patient pathways.
- Develop systems to ensure rapid and effective communication between allmembers of the MDT.
- Collate / Input clinical data from MDT into the Somerset Cancer Registry underthe direction of the MDT lead.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Administration or foundation management qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills
- RSA II or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant Administrative experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Excellent communicator
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Administration or foundation management qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills
- RSA II or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant Administrative experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Excellent communicator
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
