Patient Pathway Tracker

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Manchester is seeking an MDT Coordinator/Patient Pathway Tracker. The ideal candidate will have experience within the NHS and a solid understanding of cancer pathways. Responsibilities include tracking patient referrals, facilitating MDT meetings, and maintaining patient lists. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the NHS, preferably within a cancer data environment.
• Understanding of current cancer pathways and MDT processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tracking target patients from referral to first treatment.
• Attending regular meetings and providing updates on patient pathways.
• Maintaining an accurate patient tracking list.
• Liaising with other trusts.
• Facilitating effective MDT meetings.
• Preparing and circulating patient lists for MDT discussions.
• Attending MDT meetings, recording attendance and outcomes.
• Ensuring timely input of MDT outcomes into the patient administration system.

Skills

Experience with the NHS

Understanding of cancer pathways

Good organizational skills

Confident communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in the Performance Management Department for an MDT Coordinator/Patient Pathway Tracker. The team requires an enthusiastic team member who is committed to having a positive impact on cancer patient pathways.

You will have experience working within the NHS, preferably within a cancer data environment. An understanding of current cancer pathways and MDT processes would be highly desirable. You will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Responsibilities include:

1. Tracking target patients from referral to first treatment in a timely manner.
2. Attending regular meetings and providing updates on patient pathways.
3. Maintaining an accurate patient tracking list.
4. Liaising with other trusts.
5. Facilitating effective and well-structured Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
6. Preparing and circulating patient lists for MDT discussions, using information from secretaries, lead clinicians, and nurse specialists.
7. Attending MDT meetings, recording attendance and outcomes, and distributing these to relevant team members.
8. Ensuring timely and accurate input of MDT outcomes into the local patient administration system, CWP.

Candidates must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite. Good organizational skills and confident communication with all levels of staff are essential.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's largest cancer treatment centres and a leader in cancer research and development.

You will work in a supportive and engaged team environment, with management committed to broadening your experience and developing a wide range of skills. All flexible working arrangements will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role and its remit further.