Job summary
Join Our Team as an MDT Coordinator (Band 4) - Havering
Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting healthcare teams? We're looking for a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to join our growing team in Havering, part of NELFT NHS Trust.
Why Join Us? At NELFT, we believe in putting people first, prioritising quality, and continuously improving the way we work. As an MDT Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that multidisciplinary team meetings run smoothly, patient pathways are well-managed, and healthcare professionals are fully supported to provide the best care possible.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
In this essential role, you will:* Provide high-quality administrative and project support to coordinate and facilitate MDT meetings.* Ensure that all patient data, referrals, and medical records are accurately documented and communicated.* Act as the central point of contact between GPs, consultants, nurses, therapists, social care teams, and other key professionals.* Support data collection, audits, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.* Assist in managing patient appointments, answering queries, and maintaining efficient systems to keep healthcare services running smoothly.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
* Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience in a busy office or healthcare environment.* Excellent communication skills, able to liaise confidently with internal teams and external partners.* Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.* Knowledge of NHS systems and processes (such as patient pathways and multidisciplinary working) is desirable but not essential full training will be provided!* A positive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
* Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience in a busy office or healthcare environment.* Excellent communication skills, able to liaise confidently with internal teams and external partners.* Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.* Knowledge of NHS systems and processes (such as patient pathways and multidisciplinary working) is desirable but not essential full training will be provided!* A positive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Dictation training or MS office
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy office environment
- Experience with administrative tasks including minute taking, co-ordinating appointments
- Creating and maintaining office systems
- Handling sensitive and confidential information
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Access
- Update and maintain efficient administration systems
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions on behalf of others
- Able to analyse systems to improve services
Skills
Essential
- Advanced level IT skills, able to maintain electronic patient records.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Clear communication skills including excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
- Organise and prioritise own workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Dictation training or MS office
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy office environment
- Experience with administrative tasks including minute taking, co-ordinating appointments
- Creating and maintaining office systems
- Handling sensitive and confidential information
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Access
- Update and maintain efficient administration systems
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative and make decisions on behalf of others
- Able to analyse systems to improve services
Skills
Essential
- Advanced level IT skills, able to maintain electronic patient records.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Clear communication skills including excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills
- Organise and prioritise own workload
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.
