MDT Coordinator

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking an MDT Coordinator to support the Oncology & Haematology service, providing essential administrative and clerical duties and coordinating care for cancer patients within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires experience in NHS administration, strong communication across departments, and the ability to manage workloads effectively with support for learning and development. Salary is provided as part of NHS terms of employment.

Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience within the NHS.
• Experience of using Trust information systems.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of patient pathways.
• Previous experience of working within Cancer Services environment.
• Experience of using computerised data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth running of the Oncology & Haematology service.
• Act as MDT coordinator for cancer patients, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff across services and maintain documentation.
• Support learning and development through guidance and training as part of the team.

Skills

NHS administration

Information systems

Communication with MDTs

Education

Business Administration or Foundation Management Qualification

Tools

Trust information systems

Computerised data systems

Job description

The Oncology and Haematology Directorate consists of Outpatients within the Colney Centre, Mulbarton Ward and Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy treatment areas. Paperless processes are in place for chemotherapy treatments and in development for radiotherapy with a dedicated software system including electronic paper records. The department has a year on year increase in new referrals and treatments and has recently expanded the radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment areas.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to join the Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is responsible for the effective provision of administrative and clerical duties to support the smooth running of the Oncology & Haematology service and the administrative role of a MDT coordinator for cancer patients.

The post holder will become an integral part of a truly exciting and innovative multidisciplinary team that works collectively for the sole purpose of ensuring that cancer patients are managed in the most appropriate manner for their condition.

This is a role that will open your heart and mind to the truly amazing work the NHS does for its patients whether it is through the day to day running of their care or the truly innovative and exciting research it does to find the treatment strategies of the future.

Knowledge of the NHS performance indicators such as 18 weeks Referral to Treatment (RTT) and cancer targets (62 and 31 day target) is relevant, but the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff from multi-disciplinary teams is even more so.

Ideal candidates will have to demonstrate their experience in organising and prioritising workloads. Successful candidates will receive plenty of support, guidance and learning to carry out the role and will be supported with their learning and development.

For further details / informal visits contact: 01603 287052 / [e-mail]

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Business Administration or Foundation Management Qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills
• Demonstrates awareness of the need for updating training needs relevant to the area
• Evidence of continual professional development

Experience

• Significant administrative experience within the NHS
• Experience of using Trust information systems
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Understanding of patient pathways
• Previous experience of working within Cancer Services environment
• Experience of using computerised data systems
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

£28,392 to £31,157 a year(pro rata if part time)