MDT Coordinator for Gynaecology & Lung

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

On-site parking

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an MDT Coordinator to support lung and gynaecology cancer pathways. The role involves preparing agendas, coordinating data for tumour site MDT meetings, and tracking patient pathways daily from day 55 onwards.

You will liaise with pathology and radiology teams, maintain cancer data systems, and ensure timely sharing of treatment plans with patients and GPs. NHS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at C or above including maths & English.
• Microsoft Office skills including Access & PowerPoint.
• Willingness to complete relevant learning & training courses.

Responsibilities

• Review patient pathways daily from day 55 onwards.
• Chase appointments and delays to MDT Team Leader or Cancer Services Manager.
• Coordinate data for tumour site MDT meetings with records and clinician info.
• Prepare MDT agendas from pathology, clinician and CNS information.
• Collate pathology material for reports and meetings.
• Collate radiology material with the site radiologist.
• Ensure notes and materials are available for treatment plans.
• Attend MDT meetings and record attendance.
• Act as MDT coordinator in the absence of the site coordinator.
• Maintain Somerset Cancer Tracking System and enter data.
• Make appointments and liaise with GP practices.

Skills

Cancer pathways

Data analysis

Data protection

Medical terminology

Working under pressure

Microsoft Office

Access

PowerPoint

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

CLAIT / ECDL / RSA grade 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

This permanent post supports the multidisciplinary team meetings for lung and gynaecology cancer at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. The coordinator tracks patient pathways each day, focusing on those past day 55, and chases procedure, outpatient and admission appointments to escape delays. Preparing agendas and gathering pathology and radiology material for tumour site meetings is central, and the role covers the site-specific coordinator when absent. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Review patient pathways daily from day 55 onwards, with diagnosed patients a particular focus
• Chase procedure, outpatient and inpatient admission appointments and escape delays to the MDTC Team Leader, Cancer Services Manager or Lead Nurse
• Schedule and coordinate data for tumour site MDT meetings, preparing patient lists with health records, diagnostic results and clinician information
• Prepare MDT agendas from pathology, clinician and clinical nurse specialist information and circulate them to core members before meetings
• Collate pathology material with the relevant site lead pathologist and prepare reports for meetings
• Collate radiology material, including X-rays and scans, with the relevant site lead radiologist
• Ensure supporting notes, pathology and radiology material across disciplines is available for treatment plans
• Attend MDT meetings and record attendance
• Act as MDT coordinator in the absence of the site-specific coordinator
• Maintain the Somerset Cancer Tracking System and enter cancer data onto the appropriate database
• Make appointments, notify patients and liaise with GP practices as required by the Cancer Data and Information Manager
• Ensure treatment plans are recorded in notes and sent to patients and GPs within the required timeframe, and that MDT administration meets Trust policy

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths and English, or equivalent
• Microsoft Office skills including Access and PowerPoint
• Willingness to complete learning and training courses relevant to the role

Experience

• NHS experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a large public sector organisation
• Team working and willingness to support colleagues
• Experience of working with data

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of cancer pathways and targets
• Thorough knowledge of Excel and Access databasesAbility to analyse and interpret data
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Understanding of medical terminology and clinical coding
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

Other

• Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritise workload on own initiative
• Good verbal and written communication, with confidence liaising at all levels

Nice to have

• Audit experience
• SCR experience
• CLAIT, ECDL or RSA grade 3 in text or processing

What’s offered

• On-site nursery
• 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays
• Buying and selling of annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• In-house course learning directory
• Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking
• Tranquillity garden