Cancer MDT Coordinator

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

As a Band 5 Cancer MDT Coordinator you will be responsible for the smooth running of a tumour specific multi-disciplinary meeting. Good organisational skills and ability to communicate confidently with all levels of staff as well as the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Experience in data analysis is desirable and excellent written & verbal skills are essential. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and organise work with minimum assistance is required to ensure a positive impact on Cancer patient pathways through progression from referral to treatment. There is reliance on effective use of IT systems therefore applicants should be confident in using a variety of software packages including word processing, excel spreadsheets and e-mail as well as Hospital systems.

The MDTC role is pivotal in ensuring timely patient progression through diagnostic and treatment pathways, both to ensure a good patient experience as well as ensuring our Trust continues to attain a high performance against National Cancer Waiting Times standards. Experience working within the NHS, preferably within a cancer data environment is desirable along with knowledge of current cancer pathways and MDT processes. You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and applicants must be able to travel to other hospital sites as and when required. The ability to type in real time during a Cancer MDT is essential.

We have 3 posts available 2x substantive 1x fixed term

Main duties of the job

  • PTL management to ensure each patient has a complete tracking recor
  • Data entry and recording for Cancer Waiting Times upload and Audits. Creation and Validation of CWT treatment entries on Somerset cancer system as well as completion of stage, grade and performance status
  • MDT Management including MDT preparation for local or Network meetings and distribution of MDT outcomes to relevant team members and referring Trusts
  • Attendance at Cancer MDTs and real time typing of MDT outcomes in the meeting.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa Inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-847

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • A comprehensive secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSE's
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of further education

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Essential

  • Able to communicate contentious and or sensitive information to service users and internal colleagues.
  • Track record of influencing and engaging staff
  • Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks appropriately
  • Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints
  • Good Communication skills

Desirable

  • Microsoft Office Skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Working across organisational boundaries
  • Proven experience of working to tight and strict deadlines
  • Problem solving techniques and implementation of sustainable changes
  • Knowledge of administration procedures and experience of using multiple and complex IT systems
  • Proven ability in managing people, process, quality and productivity

Desirable

  • Experience in the NHS environment
  • Experience of working with multidisciplinary team members
  • Experience of working with senior clinical staff
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • A comprehensive secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSE's
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of further education

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Essential

  • Able to communicate contentious and or sensitive information to service users and internal colleagues.
  • Track record of influencing and engaging staff
  • Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks appropriately
  • Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints
  • Good Communication skills

Desirable

  • Microsoft Office Skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Working across organisational boundaries
  • Proven experience of working to tight and strict deadlines
  • Problem solving techniques and implementation of sustainable changes
  • Knowledge of administration procedures and experience of using multiple and complex IT systems
  • Proven ability in managing people, process, quality and productivity

Desirable

  • Experience in the NHS environment
  • Experience of working with multidisciplinary team members
  • Experience of working with senior clinical staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Eileen Gomez

eileen.gomez@nhs.net

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa Inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-847

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY


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