Cancer MDT Coordinator
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to undertake the role of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator working as part of the Corporate Cancer team at Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be an integral part of the MDT team, preparing all documentation for all cancer patients being presented at an MDT which in turn helps to support the Trust in achieving and sustaining cancer targets. Excellent organisational skills will be required to ensure that the patients are tracked and progress monitored along their pathway using data and tracking systems.
Main duties of the job
You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where tracking patients virtually through their cancer pathway is an essential part of the role, from GP referral through to investigations, diagnosis and treatment.
You will be responsible for the co-ordination and organisation of the multi-disciplinary team meetings, using Microsoft Teams. You will attend these meetings obtaining and recording relevant information.
You will collect, record and report cancer information as required in order to meet both national and local requirements playing an integral part in the monitoring and delivery of cancer waiting times standards and robust submission of complex data to national clinical audit and datasets.
The position provides the opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming team and to further develop your knowledge and skills. You will enjoy working closely with the clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, secretaries and patient access teams and will be able to use your initiative in order to ensure the smooth and effective running of MDT meetings.
You will be expected to provide cover for your colleagues from time to time. Attention to detail, and good organisational and communication skills are key components to the role.
About us
We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
438-PB0848
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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