Cancer Services Administrator

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 March 2025

Job summary

Do you have background in administration along with a desire to have an impact on patient care within Cancer Services? We are recruiting an Administrators to work in the role of MDT Coordinator.

This role is currently a hybrid role with a mixture of on-site working and home-based working. The role covers the county, so travel to Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital should be expected to run the MDT meetings (at least weekly).

We are looking for someone who can confidently communicate with a broad range of colleagues while working remotely, is a confident typist with knowledge of medical terminology and can confidently co-ordinate cancer MDT meetings both in person and on virtual platforms (i.e. MS Teams), can manage the facilitation of MDT equipment, and has knowledge and experience as outlined on the Job Description.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

As MDT Coordinator, you'll coordinate and run cancer MDT meetings, tracking patients on a suspected cancer pathway, and supporting the data collection of national CWT, COSD and audit requirements.

You'll also assist with the collection and inputting of patient activity data, and provide cover across the MDT Coordinator team. This is a fast paced and demanding role, set within a very friendly and supportive team environment.

You'll join a team who are passionate about delivering the best possible service to our patients. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, has a good eye for detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

In return we can offer training, support with those who wish to work on their professional development, fun Away Days, flexible working (both onsite and working from home), and a great team to work alongside!

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

184-OL-OR-1957

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree Level or equivalent demonstrable experienceFull UK driving licence with ability and willingness to travel as required

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy (ECDL / RSA)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working to tight deadlines and prioritising tasksExperience of working in a busy team/ multidisciplinary environment (including virtually)Experience of organising and co-ordinating meetings, including minute taking

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS with an understanding of NHS processes and patient pathwaysExperience of developing processes for the collection and collation of data for audit purposes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree Level or equivalent demonstrable experienceFull UK driving licence with ability and willingness to travel as required

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy (ECDL / RSA)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working to tight deadlines and prioritising tasksExperience of working in a busy team/ multidisciplinary environment (including virtually)Experience of organising and co-ordinating meetings, including minute taking

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS with an understanding of NHS processes and patient pathwaysExperience of developing processes for the collection and collation of data for audit purposes

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 details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Coz Lock

corinne.lock@somersetft.nhs.uk

07455335550

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

184-OL-OR-1957

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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