MDT and Planning Coordinator

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 November 2024

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient outcomes? Do you thrive in dynamic, team-oriented environments? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to play a key role in coordinating referral services for in-house urgent Surgery, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Electrophysiology. In this critical position, you'll directly contribute to improving patient care pathways within our Cardiology and Surgical Directorates.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth: We're committed to your development. Enjoy ongoing training opportunities and expand your expertise in healthcare administration.

Hybrid Working Flexibility: Once trained, you'll have the possibility to work remotely part of the time, offering you a great work-life balance.

Prime Location: Be part of a friendly, expert team working on the prestigious Cambridge Biomedical Campus--a hub for healthcare innovation.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do:

- Ensure smooth and timely processing of patient referrals using the PRIS Referral system.

- Track and monitor patient progress through specialized care pathways, supporting MDT team meetings.

- Collaborate with medical professionals across disciplines and communicate with external agencies to ensure seamless care delivery.

What You Bring:

- Strong administrative skills with keen attention to detail and proficiency across IT systems.

- Outstanding interpersonal skills--whether you're liaising with staff or external partners, you know how to communicate clearly and effectively.

- The ability to work independently, but also as a collaborative member of our friendly, close-knit team.

This role requires a rotation of early and late shifts between 8am and 6pm, including some weekends and bank holidays.

If you're ready to take your administrative career to the next level and contribute to exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply today!

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

06 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-AD944

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ- L3 in administration or equivalent experience
Excellent standard of written English
European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continued learning and development
To be proficient in Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience of producing reports from databases
Experience of setting up spreadsheets to record data for reports
Understanding of medical terminology
Experience of working with multiple teams
Experience of working in NHS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues
Able to speak to all levels of staff internally and externally with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to support equality and value diversity in the workplace
Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and adapt to changing circumstances
Flexible approach to working hours (including the ability to work out of hours/ at weekends if required)

Desirable

Experience of undertaking project work
Ability to analyse and interpret complex data from a variety of sources

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ- L3 in administration or equivalent experience
Excellent standard of written English
European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

Evidence of continued learning and development
To be proficient in Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience of producing reports from databases
Experience of setting up spreadsheets to record data for reports
Understanding of medical terminology
Experience of working with multiple teams
Experience of working in NHS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues
Able to speak to all levels of staff internally and externally with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to support equality and value diversity in the workplace
Ability to effectively prioritise own workload and adapt to changing circumstances
Flexible approach to working hours (including the ability to work out of hours/ at weekends if required)

Desirable

Experience of undertaking project work
Ability to analyse and interpret complex data from a variety of sources

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.