Cancer MDT Co-ordinator

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Exeter is seeking a Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordinator to deliver high-quality cancer services. This role involves coordinating multidisciplinary team meetings and tracking patient pathways, ensuring compliance with national cancer targets. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. The position offers comprehensive training and the chance to improve patient outcomes. The contract is fixed-term from February 2026 to January 2027.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Effective coordination of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Accurate data entry and management of patient information.
• Facilitating communication between clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administrative processes for MDT meetings.
• Track cancer pathways to meet national targets.
• Maintain communication between clinicians and support staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

The Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordinator (MDTc) plays a vital role to deliver a high quality, comprehensive Cancer MDT Co-Ordination Service across all tumour sites. The post holder will support the smooth operation of cancer services by coordinating and managing the administrative processes of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. This includes ensuring accurate patient data is recorded, tracking cancer pathways to meet national targets, and facilitating communication between clinicians, administrative teams, and patients.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Within this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the delivery of high-quality cancer care by ensuring the efficient coordination of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, tracking patient pathways, and acting as a key liaison between clinical teams, administrative staff, and external stakeholders. The MDTc helps to facilitate timely decision-making and treatment planning for cancer patients.

• Responsibilities include MDT meetings, managing patient data, ensuring compliance with National Cancer Targets, and maintaining clear communication between departments.
• Attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role.
• By ensuring adherence to established processes and supporting clinical teams, you contribute directly to improving patient outcomes and the smooth operation of cancer services.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in cancer care. You will contribute directly to improving patient outcomes by ensuring a seamless and efficient MDT process. In return, we offer comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

The post holder will fulfil all administration tasks and work as part of a team and has responsibility for a MDT tumour sites. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other administrative areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday (08:00-16:00).

Interview Date: Friday 28/11/25

For further information please contact: Cameron Ridd - Admin Line Manager for Cancer Services (Eastern). 01392 406374 or email: [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract from 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.