MDT Co-ordinator (XN04)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

The Leeds Childrens Hospital are looking to recruit a Database Co-Ordinator to support the Long-Term Ventilation (LTV) Team in managing the needs of our patients in the community. This post has been funded for one year by the Paediatric Critical Care ODN as part of the resilience funding awards and has been created to directly support the LTV service and wider systems at times of increased pressure.

We are seeking an experienced self-motivated, hardworking person who works to a high professional standard and is used to working on their own initiative. The successful candidate must be able to provide a comprehensive administrative/secretarial service to the team, as well as manage databases for equipment and liaise with other teams / organisations that support the service.

The post holder must be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people including patients, families, medical staff, and the wider multi-disciplinary team

For more information please contact the LTV team

E-mail leedsth-tr.childrenshomeventilation@nhs.net

Phone 0113 3923220

Expected Shortlisting Date

02/05/2025

Planned Interview Date

13/05/2025

Main duties of the job

The Leeds Childrens Hospital are looking to recruit a Database Co-Ordinator to support the Long-Term Ventilation (LTV) Team in managing the equipment needs for our patients in the community.

To be successful in this role you will need to be highly organised, pay attention to detail and be able to manage competing priorities, using your own initiative to solve problems. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across staff groups, always conducting yourself in a professional manner.

This post has been funded by the Paediatric Critical Care ODN as part of the resilience funding awards and has been created to directly support the LTV service and wider systems at times of increased pressure.

About us

The post holder will report to the Patient Services Co-ordinator for Childrens Services but will be located along side the Childrens Long Term Ventilation Team to ensure the most effective support.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

17 April 2025

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, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-CHI-0364

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

and repair of equipment for our LTV patients who are at home. In addition LTV and VW spreadsheets and databases need to be kept up to date, with monthly data submissions to NHSE; roles which are essential to maintain safe and efficient home ventilation provision to our patients.

You must have an excellent range of interpersonal and communication skills and be comfortable liaising with people at all levels. You must enjoy interacting with our patients and their families and helping them with any queries.

You should have an excellent telephone manner as the role involves contact with patients and staff on the telephone. You will have all-round administration and customer service skills, good numeracy and literacy skills, organisation/ prioritisation skills, attention to detail and a willingness to be trained.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Other Criteria

Essential

Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances. Reliable and self motivated Able to work on own initiative and as

Experience

Essential

Through knowledge of patient administration processes Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment. Use of database system Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes

Desirable

Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies & procedures Experience of working in a hospital environment Experience in supervising junior staff. Knowledge of tracking and monitoring patients

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE (or equivalent) as a minimum qualification . Knowledge of English Language and Medical terminology

Person Specification

Other Criteria

Essential

Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances. Reliable and self motivated Able to work on own initiative and as

Experience

Essential

Through knowledge of patient administration processes Experience of working in a customer/patient focussed environment. Use of database system Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes

Desirable

Knowledge of Trust administrative protocols, policies & procedures Experience of working in a hospital environment Experience in supervising junior staff. Knowledge of tracking and monitoring patients

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE (or equivalent) as a minimum qualification . Knowledge of English Language and Medical terminology

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.