MDT Lead Coordinator, Band 5

Gloshospitals; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an MDT Lead Coordinator (Band 5) to supervise MDT services and manage data within the Cancer Services Department. The role requires coordinating MDT staff, ensuring timely cancer waiting times, and maintaining essential documentation.

Excellent communication, change management, and NHS experience are advantageous. The post offers a Monday–Friday pattern, with details agreed on appointment and potential deputising for the Deputy General

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• IT qualification including Excel.
• Previous NHS experience is desirable.
• Experience in supervisory role, preferably in cancer care.
• Proven experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and organise workload.

Responsibilities

• Effective supervision of MDT Services across the county.
• Observe Cancer Waiting Times data and liaise with MDT and Service Delivery to identify delays.
• Assist in designing and implementing MDT policies and procedures.
• Attend weekly Cancer Services Operational Meeting; prepare agendas, take minutes and distribute actions.
• Ensure adequate cover plans for all MDT meetings.
• Develop data and filing systems for easy access to core information.
• Support management of tertiary referrals.
• Prepare audit documentation for annual review and maintain operational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

GCSE English and Maths

IT qualification incl Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MDT Lead Coordinator, Band 5

The closing date is 18 November 2026

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Cancer Management Team in the day-to-day Supervision and operational delivery of the MDT Team and maintaining accurate data for the Trust within the Cancer Services Department.

In addition to effective communication skills, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and deliver change.

This role will be an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to develop their career within the trust.

Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday, working pattern to be agreed on appointment.

Main duties of the job

• To supervise, develop and train multi-disciplinary coordinators' and MDT support staff.
• To enable provision of administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team meetings being undertaken within the region.
• To observe National Cancer Waiting Times targets and Cancer Services standards as identified in the NHS Cancer Plan, ensuring the data collection process is carried out in a timely manner.
• To ensure that all related documentation is prepared and maintained, including relevant audit data.
• To ensure National Guidance and Protocols are implemented effectively, in particular interpreting cancer waiting times guidelines and providing guidance to others.
• To work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• To deputize for the Deputy General Manager during periods of absence.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

Effective supervision of MDT Services across the county.

Effective observation of Cancer Waiting Times.

To analyse Cancer Waiting Times data and liaise with members of the MDT and Service Delivery to identify potential delays in treatment.

Assist in the design, development and implementation of MDT policies and procedures.

Attend the weekly Cancer Services Operational Meeting; creating the agenda, taking minutes and distributing actions in a timely manner.

Ensure adequate cover plans are in place for all MDT meetings.

Develop a data and filing system to enable the MDT team easy and efficient access to core information.

Assist in maintaining the schedule of data returns, under the direction of the General Manager, Cancer Services and in co-operation with the information directorate.

Support management of tertiary referrals.

Assist with the preparation audit documentation required for annual review, under the direction of the chair of the MDT, record operational policies for the team and ensure that these are available for inspection if required.

Co-ordinate and information required for a cancer accreditation visits relevant to the MDT.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• IT qualification in computer skills including Excel

Experience

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience working within a supervisory role preferrable in a cancer care setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience of using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in using spread sheets and databases
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and organise workload effectively
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to collect and record accurate clinical data
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology

Personal Attributes

• Good written and oral communication
• Flexible approach to duties with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Motivated self- starter
• Ability to use own initiative and work individually and as part of a team

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.

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a year(pa pro rata if part-time)