Leeds Teaching Hospitals

MDT Administrative Officer (XN03)

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a highly organised and motivated administrator looking for a role where your work truly matters? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of cancer patients? We have exciting opportunities for flexible, hardworking individuals to join our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Cancer Administration Teams.

As part of the Corporate Cancer Team, you will provide vital administrative support, working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, timely and patient-focused cancer care. You will play a key role in preparing, organising and supporting MDT meetings, helping to progress patient pathways for those with a cancer diagnosis or suspected cancer.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy team environment, can prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and work confidently on their own initiative. In return, youll join a supportive team committed to The Leeds Way Values, where work is both rewarding and challenging, and where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Expected Shortlisting Date

16/02/2026

Planned Interview Date

05/03/2026

Main duties of the job

The roles involve providing high-quality administrative support to the Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) process. This includes preparing, producing and distributing patient lists for discussion at MDT meetings, accurately capturing outcomes during meetings through live typing directly into patients medical records, and confidently using medical terminology.

You will play a key role in tracking each patients journey from GP referral through to treatment. This includes ensuring required datasets are collated and accurately recorded in line with local and national standards, including Cancer Outcomes & Services Dataset (COSD), Cancer Waiting Times, Chemotherapy and National Audit data (this list is not exhaustive).

The post-holder must demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and use their own initiative. Strong IT skills, administrative experience and a high level of attention to detail are essential.

Applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit to the service prior to interview.

About us

Join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way, sharing our vision and values and helping us deliver outstanding care. We are one of the largest acute providers in the UK, delivering cancer services at a local, regional and national level.

The Corporate Cancer Team is committed to being fair, supportive and inclusive, with positive and caring teams who champion the Leeds Way values. These values set us apart from other trusts and have been developed by our staff, reflecting what truly matters in how we work together and care for our patients.

We are proud to offer a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, once signed off as fully competent, and a wide range of staff benefits, making this an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference.

Please be aware these posts do not attract visa sponsorship.

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

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-COO-0096

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective administrative and clerical support service to an MDT. He/she will also be responsible for inputting data onto the cancer database [PPM] database system and producing reports as required. The post-holder will be expected to arrange and plan her/his own work on a day-to-day basis within the overall demands and priorities of the department.

Expected Shortlisting Date

16/02/2026

Planned Interview Date

05/03/2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective administrative and clerical support service to an MDT. He/she will also be responsible for inputting data onto the cancer database [PPM] database system and producing reports as required. The post-holder will be expected to arrange and plan her/his own work on a day-to-day basis within the overall demands and priorities of the department.

Expected Shortlisting Date

16/02/2026

Planned Interview Date

05/03/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Basic computer/typing qualifications

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Importance of maintaining confidentiality. / Honesty and integrity
  • Commitment to principles of equality and diversity.
  • Commitment to delivering quality services.
  • Well organised, able to prioritise and to work on own initiative. Able to work effectively as part of a small team.
  • Personable, patient, sensitive and flexible. Willing to learn new skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively to a wide range of people.

Desirable

  • The ability to communicate in an ethnic minority language and/or in British Sign Language would be a bonus.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes and/or live typing
  • Knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures
  • A good awareness of and understanding of issues surrounding diversity and patient involvement
  • Previous administrative/ clerical experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS.
  • Work experience in a health or social care setting.
  • Personal or work experience of working with diversity e.g. disabled people, people from different cultures.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Competent in word processing (Word 2002 is used in the department), spreadsheet packages (Excel is used in the department) and databases (Datix is used in the department).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good command of spoken and written English.
  • Numerate
  • Must be willing to work within the Trusts policies e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc.
  • Competent in using other software (such as Web authoring
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Basic computer/typing qualifications

Skills & behaviours

Essential

  • Importance of maintaining confidentiality. / Honesty and integrity
  • Commitment to principles of equality and diversity.
  • Commitment to delivering quality services.
  • Well organised, able to prioritise and to work on own initiative. Able to work effectively as part of a small team.
  • Personable, patient, sensitive and flexible. Willing to learn new skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively to a wide range of people.

Desirable

  • The ability to communicate in an ethnic minority language and/or in British Sign Language would be a bonus.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes and/or live typing
  • Knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures
  • A good awareness of and understanding of issues surrounding diversity and patient involvement
  • Previous administrative/ clerical experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS.
  • Work experience in a health or social care setting.
  • Personal or work experience of working with diversity e.g. disabled people, people from different cultures.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Competent in word processing (Word 2002 is used in the department), spreadsheet packages (Excel is used in the department) and databases (Datix is used in the department).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good command of spoken and written English.
  • Numerate
  • Must be willing to work within the Trusts policies e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc.
  • Competent in using other software (such as Web authoring

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Judy Turley

judyturley@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-COO-0096

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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