Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MDT Lead Coordinator, Band 5

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Cancer Management Team in the day-to-day Supervision and operational delivery of the MDT Team and maintaining accurate data for the Trust within the Cancer Services Department.

In addition to effective communication skills, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and deliver change.

This role will be an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to develop their career within the trust.

Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday, working pattern to be agreed on appointment

The proposed interview date is: 13th August

Main duties of the job

- To supervise, develop and train multi-disciplinary coordinators' and MDT support staff.

- To enable provision of administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team meetings being undertaken within the region.

- To observe National Cancer Waiting Times targets and Cancer Services standards as identified in the NHS Cancer Plan, ensuring the data collection process is carried out in a timely manner.

- To ensure that all related documentation is prepared and maintained, including relevant audit data.

- To ensure National Guidance and Protocols are implemented effectively, in particular interpreting cancer waiting times guidelines and providing guidance to others.

- To work unsupervised and be self-motivated.

- To deputize for the Deputy General Manager during periods of absence.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0501

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Effective supervision of MDT Services across the county.

Effective observation of Cancer Waiting Times.

To analyse Cancer Waiting Times data and liaise with members of the MDT and Service Delivery to identify potential delays in treatment.

Assist in the design, development and implementation of MDT policies and procedures.

Attend the weekly Cancer Services Operational Meeting; creating the agenda, taking minutes and distributing actions in a timely manner.

Ensure adequate cover plans are in place for all MDT meetings.

Develop a data and filing system to enable the MDT team easy and efficient access to core information.

Assist in maintaining the schedule of data returns, under the direction of the General Manager, Cancer Services and in co-operation with the information directorate.

Support management of tertiary referrals.

Assist with the preparation audit documentation required for annual review, under the direction of the chair of the MDT, record operational policies for the team and ensure that these are available for inspection if required.

Co-ordinate and information required for a cancer accreditation visits relevant to the MDT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Effective supervision of MDT Services across the county.

Effective observation of Cancer Waiting Times.

To analyse Cancer Waiting Times data and liaise with members of the MDT and Service Delivery to identify potential delays in treatment.

Assist in the design, development and implementation of MDT policies and procedures.

Attend the weekly Cancer Services Operational Meeting; creating the agenda, taking minutes and distributing actions in a timely manner.

Ensure adequate cover plans are in place for all MDT meetings.

Develop a data and filing system to enable the MDT team easy and efficient access to core information.

Assist in maintaining the schedule of data returns, under the direction of the General Manager, Cancer Services and in co-operation with the information directorate.

Support management of tertiary referrals.

Assist with the preparation audit documentation required for annual review, under the direction of the chair of the MDT, record operational policies for the team and ensure that these are available for inspection if required.

Co-ordinate and information required for a cancer accreditation visits relevant to the MDT

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • IT qualification in computer skills including Excel

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Previous experience working within a supervisory role preferrable in a cancer care setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Proven experience of using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in using spread sheets and databases
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and organise workload effectively
  • Strong leadership skills

Desirable

  • Ability to collect and record accurate clinical data
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Proven administrative skills
  • Good written and oral communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible approach to duties with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Proven personal organisational skills
  • Motivated self- starter
  • Ability to use own initiative and work individually and as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • IT qualification in computer skills including Excel

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Previous experience working within a supervisory role preferrable in a cancer care setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Proven experience of using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in using spread sheets and databases
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and organise workload effectively
  • Strong leadership skills

Desirable

  • Ability to collect and record accurate clinical data
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Proven administrative skills
  • Good written and oral communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible approach to duties with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Proven personal organisational skills
  • Motivated self- starter
  • Ability to use own initiative and work individually and as part of a team

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy General Manager, Cancer Services

Taonga Phiri

taonga.phiri1@nhs.net

03004223126

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0501

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


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