University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Patient Navigator & Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator

The closing date is 06 March 2026

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Job summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Paediatric Diabetes Patient Navigator and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to join our Paediatric Diabetes Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established service that supports the Trusts Paediatric Diabetes Team. We use information systems including clinical systems such as Lorenzo.

The main duties include working with the CYP Diabetes Team, providing support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists, to ensure timely care and optimal waiting list management for all patients & their parents/carers referred to the CYP Specialist Diabetes Team.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must possess a good standard of education and ideally have experience in working within the NHS in an administrative role. The post holder must be able to evidence:

  • Ability to work within a team framework
  • Accurate data entry skills
  • Good organisational and administration skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all time
  • Ideally have experience of working in the NHS, ideally with knowledge of local and national KPIs

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-7766609-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE maths and English standard or equivalent experience
  • Equivalent of NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in using hospital IT systems such as Lorenzo.
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office systems
  • Experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties including, Diary management, Telephone queries & Excellent keyboard skills
  • Knowledge and use of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Working with spreadsheets and databases
  • Previous experience as working in an administration role within a medical setting

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of good clear communication skills
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Knowledge of data protection issues

Desirable

  • Awareness of quality management systems
  • Knowledge of national performance targets
  • Awareness of Safeguarding issues

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Clear understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Commitment to team working
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Evidence of effective communication skills
Person Specification

Education, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE maths and English standard or equivalent experience
  • Equivalent of NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in using hospital IT systems such as Lorenzo.
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office systems
  • Experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties including, Diary management, Telephone queries & Excellent keyboard skills
  • Knowledge and use of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Working with spreadsheets and databases
  • Previous experience as working in an administration role within a medical setting

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of good clear communication skills
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Knowledge of data protection issues

Desirable

  • Awareness of quality management systems
  • Knowledge of national performance targets
  • Awareness of Safeguarding issues

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Clear understanding of patient confidentiality
  • Commitment to team working
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Evidence of effective 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Diabetes Lead & Consultant Paediatrician

Helen Peace

helen.peace@mbht.nhs.uk

01229491123

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-7766609-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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