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MDT Co-ordinator (XN04)

The closing date is 22 September 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Dermatology department as theMDT Co-ordinator.

The successful applicant will provide consistent patient-centred focus throughout the pathway of care for patients on a Skin cancer pathway. The successful applicant will work closely with their Clinical colleagues to ensure all relevant patients are meeting their cancer targets by adhering to the 31 day and 62 day targets.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with a great attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will have to demonstrate their experience in organising and prioritising workloads. Successful candidates will receive plenty of support, guidance and learning to carry out the role and will be supported with their learning and development.

Expected Shortlisting Date

19/09/2025

Planned Interview Date

26/09/2025

Main duties of the job

The MDT Co-ordinator role has been designed to assist in coordinating the seamless care of patients from point of referral, through the diagnostic pathway to diagnosis and subsequent follow up care. It will require the post holder will need to adapt to support the pathway as it continues to evolve over time.

The MDT Co-ordinator will provide comprehensive support to the Cancer and Melanoma teams through the co-ordination of primary and tertiary referrals and supporting patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathway.

The post-holder acts as a single point of contact for patients and their families and as a liaison point between the Specialist Skin specialties (Dermatology, Plastic surgery and Oncology) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

About us

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Commitment to principles of equality and diversity.

Commitment to delivering quality services.

Importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Honesty and integrity.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-CAH-102

Job locations

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is expected to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team member with a professional attitude and the ability to work flexibly in a demanding environment. The individual must be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with clinical and managerial teams in the Trust and referring units.

The MDT Co-ordinator must work within local Trust and NHS processes and protocols, demonstrate integrity and respect patient confidentiality.

The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload, with the ability to work independently and take the initiative where appropriate, planning and organising his/her own time efficiently and effectively to meet all requirements in a timely and accurate manner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is expected to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team member with a professional attitude and the ability to work flexibly in a demanding environment. The individual must be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with clinical and managerial teams in the Trust and referring units.

The MDT Co-ordinator must work within local Trust and NHS processes and protocols, demonstrate integrity and respect patient confidentiality.

The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload, with the ability to work independently and take the initiative where appropriate, planning and organising his/her own time efficiently and effectively to meet all requirements in a timely and accurate manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of GCSE or equivalent
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • IT/CLAIT

Experience

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of patient administration processes
  • Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment
  • Use of trusts systems including PPM.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies & procedures
  • Experience of working in a hospital environmen
  • Knowledge of tracking and monitoring patients using information systems

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Must be willing to work within the Trusts policies e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of GCSE or equivalent
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • IT/CLAIT

Experience

Essential

  • Thorough knowledge of patient administration processes
  • Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment
  • Use of trusts systems including PPM.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies & procedures
  • Experience of working in a hospital environmen
  • Knowledge of tracking and monitoring patients using information systems

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Must be willing to work within the Trusts policies e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PSC Dermatology

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-CAH-102

Job locations

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 4SA


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