MDT Co-ordinator

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

Job summary

Are you a competent administrator ready for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a role that can make a real difference to cancer patients? If you enjoy working in a team and have the drive and passion to help our patients, come and join our team, we have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, flexible, and hardworking individuals to join our MDT Cancer Administration Teams.

Multi Disciplinary Teams have evolved over the last few years with the remit to discuss and plan care for all patients with a diagnosis of known or suspected cancer. You will lead an administration team to prepare, organise and support MDT meetings to ensure patient pathways are progressed. This includes preparing, producing and disseminating lists of patients for discussion and capturing accurate data during the MDT and live typing within the MDT to support the process. You will be required to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines. It is essential that you are highly organised and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

A full induction programme and training will be given along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment

Main duties of the job

You must demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills; work well under pressure as well as your own initiative, excellent administrator, competent IT skills and strong attention to detail. Responsible for line-managing administrators, experience of supervising staff is desirable. You will be responsible for the prioritisation and delegation of the workload of the team to meet service demand and will need to work well under pressure. An enthusiastic member of the team, making a valuable contribution to the overall performance of the service. You should have the ability to maintain an open and supportive relationship with your team, encouraging professional development and demonstrating flexibility within the role.

Taking an administrative lead in the preparation of key documentation and collating as required. Working closely with clinical colleagues and associated departments to ensure that patients on a Cancer Pathway are actively managed through the Patient Pathway.

You will be required to develop and maintain a good working relationship with all staff and liaise closely with clinicians, nursing staff, and patient administration staff at all levels throughout the Trust. The postholder must have excellent communication skills, be organised.

We encourage you to visit the department prior to submitting your application or attending an interview if you are shortlisted

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

About us

Join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care and is rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

We are one of the largest acute providers in the UK and our cancer services are provided locally, regionally, and nationally.

The Corporate Cancer Team aims to be fair and supportive with positive caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way Values. Our values are what makes us different from other trusts. Our values have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.

We offer flexible working (once fully competent).

Internal staff are encouraged to apply as a secondment role.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The MDT Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at MDT meetings when required.

The post-holder will coordinate, proactively manage and track patients against the National Cancer Waiting Times Standards. They will escalate problems to CSU management and the Lead Cancer Team in a timely manner so that remedial action can be taken where necessary to ensure the Cancer Waiting Times targets are met.

Where appropriate the individual may manage a small team of staff, ensuring cover arrangements and support is available for the smooth running of the MDT. The individual will also provide cover to the MDTs, in the specialities in most need of resources, especially in times of annual leave, sickness/absence, and during periods of transition between appointments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of GCSE or equivalent RSA level II or equivalent Knowledge of medical terminology NVQ Level III or equivalent experience

Desirable

IT/CLAIT ECDL or willingness to undertake training

Experience

Essential

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

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 using information systems

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Reliable and self motivated Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Thoroughness and attention to detail Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills Demonstrate a proactive approach to work Ability to motivate staff Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

Professional attitude to work, diplomatic and calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances

Additional requirements

Essential

Ability to push a notes trolley across different locations, on the same hospital site Must be willing to work within the Trusts policies confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc. A willingness to undergo personal development and learn new skills

  • Mdt Co-ordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    This role would be ideal for someone who would like to gain more experience in the cancer or informatics field. Multi Disciplinary Teams have evolved over the last few years with the remit to discuss and plan care for all patients with a diagnosis of known or suspected cancer. You will be expected to lead a team to prepare, organise and support MDT meetings...

  • Mdt Co-ordinator

    7 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking to recruit the following post based at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (St Jamess Site) with some travel across the GLH geography. We are looking to recruit one Band 4 MDT Coordinator.

  • Mdt Co-ordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    An excellent opportunity for you to join the Trusts Cancer Services Team as a Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordinator. You will provide comprehensive administrative and data reporting support to Cancer Multidisciplinary Teams and work flexibly within the scope of the wider Cancer Services Team. Key responsibilities of the post will be to ensure smooth and...

  • Mdt Administrative Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    To provide administrative and clerical support to a MDT service. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective administrative and clerical support service to a MDT. He/she will also be responsible for inputting data onto the PPM database system and producing reports as required. The post holder will be expected to arrange and...

  • Administrative Co-ordinator

    5 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    To provide a comprehensive administrative/secretarial service to the Acute Oncology Service. The postholder will be able to work flexibly and be able to adapt to the changing demands within the team. 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...

  • Patient Flow Co-ordinator

    5 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    The jobholder will provide highly specialised nursing advice specific to the patient group or speciality. The post holder will be will be responsible for flow of patients into and out from the childrens hospital considering the care needs of each individual child or young person and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care...

  • Senior Medical Secretary

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    To provide consistent and high-quality administrative support to the West Yorkshire Specialist Paediatric Palliative Care Team based at Leeds Childrens Hospital. This includes Personal Assistant service to a number of clinicians within the service. The post-holder will be responsible for arranging and co-ordinating regular and ad-hoc MDT meetings which may...

  • Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology

    5 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    In relation to this post, the Department of Gynaecological Oncology within the Leeds Cancer Centre, is centralised on the St Jamess Hospital site within the flagship Bexley Wing, a purpose built facility which opened in late 2007. It is the 3rd largest cancer centre in the UK and in addition to housing the Gynaecological Oncology surgical service (ward,...

  • Care Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom South & East Leeds GP Group Full time

    Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a care co-ordinator to work in our new and developing Ageing Well Team. At present the team comprises of occupational therapists, community matrons, physio, and clinical care coordinator. This provides an exciting opportunity to provide rewarding integrated care to this vulnerable cohort of patients. You will...

  • Clinical Trials Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    The focus of this role is towards meeting the needs of those who participate in clinical trials across the Trust. This role will involve working closely with the senior research nurses, research team, and all members of the multidisciplinary team to, thus facilitating and maintain a high quality research service. The post holder may be expected to interact...

  • Occupational therapist therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Are you a motivated and forward thinking Band 7 looking for your next challenge? An experienced band 6 looking to develop your leadership and service development skills? Or maybe you would be interested in testing the water with a secondment? An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the inpatient Occupational Therapy team at The Leeds Childrens Hospital...

  • Registered Clinical Scientist Immunology

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Applications are invited for a Band 7 Registered Clinical Scientist in Immunology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where you will join a team of clinical scientists in Specialist Laboratory Medicine (SLM). This is an excellent opportunity to join a constantly evolving department. We are looking for someone with a passion for laboratory medicine and an...

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Job summary The multidisciplinary team at Leeds Vascular institute are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner to further develop and deliver their Perioperative Frailty Service. This dedicated service manages vascular patients 65yo and older in line with CPOC (Centre for Perioperative Care) guidelines. Based on...

  • Research Pathology Lab Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Applications are invited for a Band 7 Registered Clinical Scientist in Immunology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where you will join a team of clinical scientists in Specialist Laboratory Medicine (SLM). We are looking for someone with a passion for laboratory medicine and an ability to provide a progressive and highly patient-focused laboratory...

  • Occupational Therapist Advanced

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Are you a motivated and forward thinking Band 7 looking for your next challenge? An experienced band 6 looking to develop your leadership and service development skills? Or maybe you would be interested in testing the water with a secondment? If so we would love to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the inpatient Occupational...

  • Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

    6 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

    Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry The department is based at the Leeds DentalInstitute and the successful candidate will join a team of 11 Consultants, whocollectively provide the entire range of Restorative Dental procedures. Thisappointment is to cover maternity leave and will focus on the provision ofclinical services for patients with...

  • OOP Pause or Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology

    4 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    The post is for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology and is particularly suited to someone hoping to gain more paediatric neurology experience prior to entering speciality training and considering some out of programme experience. The post will be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary. The successful candidate will join the team of...