York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MDT Co-ordinator

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Gastroenterology Department at Scarborough Hospital.

We are looking for someone to undertake the role of MDT Co-ordinator on a permanent basis. This is an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience or further their knowledge in a Band 4 supervisory role, amongst a supportive team and management structure.

Exceptional secretarial / administrative skills are essential and previous experience in an NHS outpatient role would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure and demonstrate the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy service, and manage their time and workload effectively workloads with a flexible, patient-centred approach.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide a varied and interesting workload, including, but not limited to these key areas:

  • To take a lead role in managing the clinics for our IBD nurses outpatient appointments, in accordance with Government Access targets.
  • Monitor, maintain and update electronic worklists and ensure that all tasks are being actioned in a timely manner, and to escalate where appropriate, any patients who will breach the maximum booking requirements for the specialty.
  • Monitor clinician annual leave/absences and adjust clinic templates accordingly.
  • Be responsible for setting up new clinics by liaising with our IBD Nurses, outpatient services and clinic managers.
  • Produce reports and other documents as required to analyse worklists and provide information to the management team.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate internal written working practices, ensuring that relevant Trust Policies are followed and implemented within the designated area of responsibility.
  • Manage incoming email tasks and delegate to the team.
  • Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, co-ordination and line management of the administrative and clerical staff within the designated area of responsibility.

Please feel free to contact the Service Manager for an informal chat about this role.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7440043-MDT-MS

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard
  • Relevant administration qualifications ie RSA, NVQ, ECDL

Desirable

  • AMSPAR Diploma

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Professional calm and efficient manner

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced keyboard skills -- proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages
  • Ability to prepare documents and spreadsheets using a computerised system
  • An ability to motivate, persuade and show negotiation skills
  • Able to function effectively as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE standard
  • Relevant administration qualifications ie RSA, NVQ, ECDL

Desirable

  • AMSPAR Diploma

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Professional calm and efficient manner

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced keyboard skills -- proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages
  • Ability to prepare documents and spreadsheets using a computerised system
  • An ability to motivate, persuade and show negotiation skills
  • Able to function effectively as part of a team

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Elaine Dixon

elaine.dixon8@nhs.net

01723385468

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-7440043-MDT-MS

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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