Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 MDT Coordinator to join the
Paediatric Gastroenterology Department (Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD) on
a full time basis.
The
post-holder will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational,
interpersonal and communication skills; and will be able to work well under
pressure and on their own initiative. We require an individual with
administrative experience, competent IT skills and strong attention to
detail.
They
will work closely with Clinicians, Specialist Nurses, Secretaries and
Outpatient Clerks, and liaise regularly with the Patient Services
Coordinator, Assistant Patient Services Coordinator and Business Manager for
the area.
This
role is full time but has the flexibility of condensed hours and a working
from home day. The office is based at Park Lane, Leeds General Infirmary.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
16/06/2025
Planned Interview
Date
23/06/2025
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in their
specialty and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices,
setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when
required. In addition, the MDT Support Coordinator will be responsible for
ensuring all patients are monitored and tracked and maintaining the service
database and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate clinical
and administrative staff within the Trust.
The
post-holder will work across management teams and organisational boundaries
and, whilst linking closely with the Clinical Team, contribute to Directorate
plans and developments, participate in data submissions and validation
process.
Where
appropriate the post-holder will supervise MDT data clerks and be responsible
for appropriate supervisory and personnel arrangements.
About us
The
post-holder will be part of a wider team within Paediatric Gastroenterology
which consists of 5 Consultants, 1 Medical Secretary, 3 IBD Clinical
Specialist Nurses.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in their
specialty and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices,
setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when
required. In addition, the MDT Support Coordinator will be responsible for
ensuring all patients are monitored and tracked and maintaining the service
database and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate clinical
and administrative staff within the Trust.
The
post-holder will work across management teams and organisational boundaries
and, whilst linking closely with the Clinical Team, contribute to Directorate
plans and developments, participate in data submissions and validation
process.
Where
appropriate the post-holder will supervise MDT data clerks and be responsible
for appropriate supervisory and personnel arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in their
specialty and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices,
setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when
required. In addition, the MDT Support Coordinator will be responsible for
ensuring all patients are monitored and tracked and maintaining the service
database and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate clinical
and administrative staff within the Trust.
The
post-holder will work across management teams and organisational boundaries
and, whilst linking closely with the Clinical Team, contribute to Directorate
plans and developments, participate in data submissions and validation
process.
Where
appropriate the post-holder will supervise MDT data clerks and be responsible
for appropriate supervisory and personnel arrangements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate / Numerate
- Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- IT
- ECDL or willingness to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment
- Use of a database system in a working environment
- Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes
- Through knowledge of patient administration processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies and procedures
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
- Reliable and self motivated
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to work
- Ability to motivate staff
- Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate / Numerate
- Education to GCSE grade C standard or equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- IT
- ECDL or willingness to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment
- Use of a database system in a working environment
- Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes
- Through knowledge of patient administration processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies and procedures
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
- Reliable and self motivated
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to work
- Ability to motivate staff
- Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills
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.
