Job summary
The MDT co-ordinator post is a pivotal role in ensuring timely patient progression through their pathway both before and after a cancer diagnosis has been made. The ideal candidate will enjoy problem solving and providing patients with excellent care by coordinating their appointments, tests and treatments in a timely manner; be flexible and adaptable, a good team player but also able to work well on their own initiative and willing to take on a variety of duties, whilst having the ability to maintain attention to detail.
You will need to be organised, patient focused and an excellent communicator and planner with the ability to manage competing pressures and priorities which will frequently change. You will also have an interest in monitoring performance, driving change and improving processes and systems. It will involve working collaboratively with both clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver the objectives of the service.
The key features of the role are ensuring that all patients within the designated specialities are tracked against the national 14, 28, 31 and 62 day cancer waiting time targets. This includes highlighting any potential breaches of the targets to the Cancer Services Manager and the clinical team in a timely fashion. The successful applicant will also co-ordinate the preparation of a Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting, operating video-conference equipment and the collection and presentation of patient related data as required
Main duties of the job
To support the implementation of the NHS Cancer Plan by providing dedicated and effective administrative support to multi-disciplinary teams, working together with the team members to facilitate the delivery of a high quality of care for cancer patients.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- GCSE level or equivalent standard of education.
- Basic IT literacy.
- Basic knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Practical IT skills, including use of Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail, and database input.
- Data entry
- Ability to use initiative. Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent self-organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work within set timeframes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels.
- Ability to learn to understand and interpret medical terminology, particularly in relation to a variety of cancers.
- Ability to respond positively and efficiently to changes resulting from new Government directives as well as service improvement and modernisation programmes within the Trust.
Desirable
- Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology, particularly in relation to a variety of cancers.
- Working knowledge of the cancer database (Somerset Cancer Registry)
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Working in a customer care environment.
- Dealing with difficult situations.
- Communication at all levels
- Working to strict timetables.
- Organising own workload.
- Working within a team
- Using own initiative within guidelines.
- Working with Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting
- Previous experience with Medway and Epro computer Systems
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- GCSE level or equivalent standard of education.
- Basic IT literacy.
- Basic knowledge of Cancer Waiting Times
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Practical IT skills, including use of Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail, and database input.
- Data entry
- Ability to use initiative. Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent self-organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work within set timeframes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels.
- Ability to learn to understand and interpret medical terminology, particularly in relation to a variety of cancers.
- Ability to respond positively and efficiently to changes resulting from new Government directives as well as service improvement and modernisation programmes within the Trust.
Desirable
- Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology, particularly in relation to a variety of cancers.
- Working knowledge of the cancer database (Somerset Cancer Registry)
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Working in a customer care environment.
- Dealing with difficult situations.
- Communication at all levels
- Working to strict timetables.
- Organising own workload.
- Working within a team
- Using own initiative within guidelines.
- Working with Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting
- Previous experience with Medway and Epro computer Systems
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.
