Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established MDT Co-ordinator team within Cancer Services at Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust.
Working with our existing MDT Co-ordinators we are looking to add to our existing team to provide full support in all aspects of this role and to provide MDT Co-ordinator cover across all tumour groups.
Within this you will be responsible for data collection and input, facilitating MDT meetings and tracking patients referred to the Trust with a suspected and confirmed cancer diagnosis.
You will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams within a specialty as well as the rest of the Cancer Services Team.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills both written and oral and who can prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.
Main duties of the job
The MDT Co-Ordinator & Pathway Tracker will have the following roles:-
To support the implementation of the NHS Cancer Plan by providing dedicated and effective administrative support to Waiting list/MDT Managers.
Work with the Waiting List/MDT Managers to provide administrative functions to facilitate the delivery of a high quality of care for all cancer patients.
Ensure all PTL proformas are effectively and accurately completed.
Ensure appropriate cover for MDT meetings for annual leave and sickness.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this interesting role, please see attached job description, but responsibilities include:
Managing the tumour site specific PTL proformas ensuring data is captured and reflected accurately for weekly PTL meetings.
Provide cross cover for MDT Meetings as required by the Cancer Waiting Times Manager in periods of sickness, annual leave and any other absences.
Work with the Cancer Services team who will lead on pathway and process development to ensure accurate and complete data is recorded for ALL cancer patients.
The role requires a close relationship with the Cancer Waiting List Manager to ensure all patients pathways are actively monitored to prevent patients breaching their Cancer Waiting Time Targets.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this interesting role, please see attached job description, but responsibilities include:
Managing the tumour site specific PTL proformas ensuring data is captured and reflected accurately for weekly PTL meetings.
Provide cross cover for MDT Meetings as required by the Cancer Waiting Times Manager in periods of sickness, annual leave and any other absences.
Work with the Cancer Services team who will lead on pathway and process development to ensure accurate and complete data is recorded for ALL cancer patients.
The role requires a close relationship with the Cancer Waiting List Manager to ensure all patients pathways are actively monitored to prevent patients breaching their Cancer Waiting Time Targets.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good level of education or equivalent work experience
Desirable
- MDT Coordinator trained or experience
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience, preferably working in a similar environment
- Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times Targets demonstrated in supporting information
- Experience working with a range of individuals within a range of organisations
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Somerset Cancer Register demonstrated in the work history
- Previous experience working in Cancer services
- Previous experience working with data input
- Understanding the purpose of PTLs demonstrated in supporting information
- Previously worked with Microsoft Office packages
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good level of education or equivalent work experience
Desirable
- MDT Coordinator trained or experience
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience, preferably working in a similar environment
- Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times Targets demonstrated in supporting information
- Experience working with a range of individuals within a range of organisations
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Somerset Cancer Register demonstrated in the work history
- Previous experience working in Cancer services
- Previous experience working with data input
- Understanding the purpose of PTLs demonstrated in supporting information
- Previously worked with Microsoft Office packages
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.
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.
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).
