MDT Coordinator and Patient Tracking Support

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 March 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an efficient, flexible and organised person to join the Cancer team in Buckinghamshire as a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator and Patient Tracker.

The Trust is responsible for tracking hundreds of cancer patient pathways at any time. This requires diligence and patience and good communication skills to expedite diagnostic tests, procedures & admissions, both within the Trust and with other hospitals.

The successful candidate must have excellent attention to detail and good organisation skills. They must be confident in speaking with staff members from a range of multi-disciplinary teams and support the coordination of meetings including live typing of clinical discussions.

NHS experience is desirable, whilst strong IT skills are vital, as well as being able to work both independently and as part of a team.

(Training specific to the post will be organised on appointment).

Main duties of the job

The co-ordination of nominated MDT(s). This may require being available for an early start or late finish and during lunchtimes.Providing administrative facilitation and support to the MDT's weekly meetings and ensure patients are tracked in a timely fashion, this will include:
Organising venue and ensuring all technology (visual aids, laptop etc) are prepared and an attendance list is provided.
Creation and circulation of discussion lists, ensuring all appropriate internal and external reports and letters are included
To be a core member of MDT's meetings including live typing of action plans and patient outcomes
Attend weekly meeting with PTL Team leader and Service Manager to escalate any diagnostics tests or appointments.
Demonstrate flexibility and to deputise for other MDT co-ordinators on a regular basis to cover sick and annual leave and have a good working knowledge across all cancer sites.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6990473

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

Wycombe Hospital

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard including English and maths / computer studies or equivalent.

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology is a distinct advantage

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of managing a discrete body of work to ensure timescales are met.
Office experience giving a good grounding and background to the tasks.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent and compassionate communication skills
Good keyboard skills are required to ensure provision of an efficient, confidential and accurate service to multi disciplinary staff.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication to ensure accuracy of information being required or transferred
Collation and provision of accurate and appropriate clinical and other information for multidisciplinary teams so that clinical decisions can be made for benefit of patients.
Careful attention to detail to ensure accuracy when retrieving or entering data on cancer database or Trust IT system.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Able to work on own initiative and as part of team to ensure cross cover and all aspects of work are covered.

Desirable

Knowledge of Trust systems for the day to day administration.
Ability to prioritise; respond to requests from several nurse teams at any one time

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel between Trust hospitals and other Trusts within the Thames Valley Cancer Network to attend Network and MDT meetings and training.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard including English and maths / computer studies or equivalent.

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology is a distinct advantage

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of managing a discrete body of work to ensure timescales are met.
Office experience giving a good grounding and background to the tasks.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent and compassionate communication skills
Good keyboard skills are required to ensure provision of an efficient, confidential and accurate service to multi disciplinary staff.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication to ensure accuracy of information being required or transferred
Collation and provision of accurate and appropriate clinical and other information for multidisciplinary teams so that clinical decisions can be made for benefit of patients.
Careful attention to detail to ensure accuracy when retrieving or entering data on cancer database or Trust IT system.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Able to work on own initiative and as part of team to ensure cross cover and all aspects of work are covered.

Desirable

Knowledge of Trust systems for the day to day administration.
Ability to prioritise; respond to requests from several nurse teams at any one time

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel between Trust hospitals and other Trusts within the Thames Valley Cancer Network to attend Network and MDT meetings and training.

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.