Cancer Pathway Coordinator (Mdt Team)

Band 4

Main area

• Admin and Clerical
• Grade
• Band 4
• Contract
• Permanent
• Hours
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Team member may be required to be on site for MDT meetings starting outside of core working hours (8-4))
• Job ref
• 164-4828762 Site
• Nottingham City Hospital
• Town
• Nottingham
• Salary
• £23,949 - £26,282 per annum
• Salary period
• Yearly
• Closing
• 11/01/2023 23:59Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Cancer Centre to work within the MDT and Data team. We are recruiting for a full time, permanent MDT coordinator to join our team.

The role will specifically cover the MDT Coordination and Data Administration aspects shown in the job description.

The Cancer Centre manage a variety of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and you will be responsible for ensuring patients are discussed at these MDT meetings with all of the appropriate clinical information, and then expedited along their pathways following the discussion. You will work across a number of different tumour sites so the role will be varied.

This role may require you to work flexibly to attend meetings that take place outside of 'core' working hours. There may be requirement to travel between City Hospital and QMC. You must be flexible enough to fit in with the requirements of the working week as it emerges.

This role is full time (37.5hrs per week), Monday - Friday. Permanent contract.

Please note: this role does not involve direct patient involvement.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

You will also be part of a team of key contributors in collecting and recording information required by national datasets such as Cancer Waiting Times, COSD and national audits.

We are looking for a person who can work as part of a team but also on their own initiative. You must be able to work accurately, at pace and in the pressured environment of fast paced clinical discussion. You need to be able to accurately record clinical information as it is discussed so excellent typing skills are desirable.

You will need to possess confidence to enable effective communication with various disciplines to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Typing and minute taking skills are essential along with the confidence to speak and manage a meeting in front of a group of people.

Initiative and a "can do" approach are vital and the versatility to accommodate changing priorities is essential.

Previous NHS experience is preferable, and experience of hospital systems is advantageous.

Working for our organisation

The Cancer Centre is made up of several professional groups from senior management to admin and support staff, as well as lead cancer clinicians.

The Cancer Centre sits in the Corporate Division however our teams work across and closely with most clinical specialties across the Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) recognizes that its ability to be the best for patients depends on the talent and commitment of all our employees. As a service we are committed to continuous professional development for all our staff through a range of opportunities that involve training courses and involvement in service developments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification documents for the full list duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language

Desirable criteria

• Minute taking

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Able to use a computer for extended periods
• Accuracy with data entry and information tracking
• pays attention to detail
• Able to work effectively and accurately under pressure - does not panic easily

Planning and organisation skil

Essential criteria

• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively
• Planning and organisation of a number of of complex tasks

Analytical and Judgement skill

Essential criteria

• Ability to identify problems and quickly report/act on them accordingly to ensure cancer patients are treated within target
• Ability to analyse problems and identify obvious anomalies/discrepancies

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to communicate with a range of different professional groups (both clinical and non-clinical)
• Effective team player able to work with people

Desirable criteria

• Self motivated but also able to motivate others
• Possess effective listening skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous NHS experience required
• Excellent keyboard and data input skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital information systems
• Knowledge