MDT Team Leader

Job summary

The primary responsibility of the post holder will be to provide direct leadership and support to the MDT Co-ordinators and 2ww Team, including the organisation and management the members of staff, ensuring cover arrangements are in place and ensuring that multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) and the 2ww Team are run to a consistently high standard. Ensure that data quality needs to meet national requirements for Cancer Waiting Times, Quality Surveillance and COSD.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the management of national speciality audits.

The post holder will support with the delivery of both national and local targets and initiatives, managing and co-ordinating the work of the MDT co-ordinators and 2WW Team in terms of their contribution and provide management support for the Lead Cancer Manager and Assistant Cancer Manager.

Main duties of the job

1. Directly line manage booking team, Patient Trackers and MDT Co-ordinators
2. Liase with Cancer Management Team highlighting any issues with patient pathways
3. Manage staff rotas ensuring cover is provided to all tumour sites during annual leave.
4. Monitor Patient Tracking Lists working with co-ordinators and trackers ensuring patients are being progressed through their pathway in a timely manner working towards best timed practice pathways.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)