Job summary
MDT SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Cancer Services are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
individual to join them in supporting the Trust in achieving and sustaining the
cancer targets. The post holder will
provide support to members of the Cancer Services team working across all
tumour sites. The post holder will be
required to assist the MDT coordinators in the preparation of documentation for
all cancer patients to be presented at MDT meetings. Excellent organisation skills will also be
required to ensure that patients are tracked and their progress monitored along
their pathway using hospital computerised data and tracking systems.
Main duties of the job
To be fully
conversant with patient pathways across site specific tumour groups to ensure
that patients are treated equitably, reaching targets for first appointments,
diagnostic tests and treatment within relevant times scales.
To liaise with
MDT coordinators and across the Trust to monitor the coordination of all
elements of the patient pathway. This
may include highlighting patient target dates to ensure that investigations are
carried out in a timely manner.
To
work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses, secretaries and all members of
the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) across all specialties to ensure that
suspected and diagnosed cancer patients are actively managed through patient
pathways.
To
ensure that appropriate requests for investigations are managed in a timely
fashion.
About us
Ashford and St.
Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000
people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of
Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond. The Trust employs around 4,400
individual members of staff. Our turnover was £387.3 million in 2020/21.The Trust
provides a whole range of services across its hospital sites. The majority of
planned care, like day case and orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation
services, is provided at Ashford Hospital, with more complex medical and
surgical care and emergency services at St. Peters Hospital. Our vision at Ashford & St Peters is to provide
an outstanding experience and outcomes for patients and staff. There has never
been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health
and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional
development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our
patient care.
Visit Join the
Team - https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/your-job-application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cancer Services are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
individual to join them in supporting the Trust in achieving and sustaining the
cancer targets. The post holder will
provide support to members of the Cancer Services team working across all
tumour sites. The post holder will be
required to assist the MDT coordinators in the preparation of documentation for
all cancer patients to be presented at MDT meetings. Excellent organisation skills will also be
required to ensure that patients are tracked and their progress monitored along
their pathway using hospital computerised data and tracking systems.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an attention to detail and have
a thorough and methodical approach to their workloads. They must possess sound computer skills and
ideally have an understanding of clinical pathways and medical
terminology. The post holder will be
working in an MDT environment therefore must have excellent
communication skills as they will be
required to liaise with teams within ASPH and at other local hospitals, via
telephone and email.
Full time 37.5
hours fixed term contract for 1 year
For further information about this post, please
contact: Emily Tripp
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cancer Services are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
individual to join them in supporting the Trust in achieving and sustaining the
cancer targets. The post holder will
provide support to members of the Cancer Services team working across all
tumour sites. The post holder will be
required to assist the MDT coordinators in the preparation of documentation for
all cancer patients to be presented at MDT meetings. Excellent organisation skills will also be
required to ensure that patients are tracked and their progress monitored along
their pathway using hospital computerised data and tracking systems.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an attention to detail and have
a thorough and methodical approach to their workloads. They must possess sound computer skills and
ideally have an understanding of clinical pathways and medical
terminology. The post holder will be
working in an MDT environment therefore must have excellent
communication skills as they will be
required to liaise with teams within ASPH and at other local hospitals, via
telephone and email.
Full time 37.5
hours fixed term contract for 1 year
For further information about this post, please
contact: Emily Tripp
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Knowledge of cancer services and national cancer standards
- Knowledge of patient pathways
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Competent use of computerised data systems ie excel, Microsoft office, word, outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and prioritisation to ensure deadlines are met
Desirable
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in data collection and audit
- Experience of Somerset database
- Experience of using Trust information systems (PAS/CRIS/Winpath)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Knowledge of cancer services and national cancer standards
- Knowledge of patient pathways
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
- Competent use of computerised data systems ie excel, Microsoft office, word, outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management and prioritisation to ensure deadlines are met
Desirable
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in data collection and audit
- Experience of Somerset database
- Experience of using Trust information systems (PAS/CRIS/Winpath)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
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.
