Structural Heart MDT Co-ordinator

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Structural Heart MDT Co-ordinator to cover maternity backfill on a fixed-term basis until July 2027. The role involves coordinating MDT meetings, handling patient data, and maintaining confidential records within a busy hospital environment.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience in healthcare, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to progress chase and manage non-routine problems

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard.
• Administrative and organisational experience in a healthcare environment.
• RSA 2 word processing/typing or an equivalent level of experience.
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing.
• Knowledge and experience across a range of admin work procedures in a Healthcare setting.
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in a co-ordination role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical MDT meeting (patient list) from clinical and administrative sources in an electronic format.
• Liaising with other organisations as necessary to ensure completeness of patient information for clinical and data purposes.
• Appropriately manage and maintain records which could be of a sensitive nature.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Communication skills

Healthcare environment experience

Education

GSCE level literacy and numeracy

RSA 2 word processing/typing

Diploma level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Structural Heart MDT Co-ordinator

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: July 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave Backfill

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in our specialist structural heart team offers an alternative treatment option for patients who have been deemed unsuitable for conventional open heart surgery.

This role is to cover our current MDT co-ordinator maternity leave, to ensure a seamless administrative process for our patients.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Coordinate the clinical MDT meeting (patient list) from clinical and administrative sources in an electronic format.
• Liaising with other organisations as necessary to ensure completeness of patient information for clinical and data purposes.
• Appropriately manage and maintain records which could be of a sensitive nature.

We are looking in an ideal candidate

Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing

Proficient with the use of Microsoft office.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard
• Administrative and organisational experience in a healthcare environment
• RSA 2 word processing/typing or an equivalent level of experience
• Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing
• Knowledge and experience across a range of admin work procedures gained in a Healthcare setting
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in a co-ordination role

Desirable criteria

• Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
• Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• RSA 3
• Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems
• Good knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous experience in an acute hospital environment

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving