Cancer MDM Coordinator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has a risen for a Cancer MDM coordinator to join a dynamic team. Ideally you will have experience of working unsupervised and you will possess sound interpersonal skills including excellent communication, clerical, customer service and organisational skills.

You will have an aptitude for data and information, preferably with an NHS background and experience of using Allscripts and other hospital systems / applications but training will be provided. You will be responsible for the tracking of cancer pathways / coordinating the MDM team meetings and ensuring that person centered care is delivered in a timely and professional manner and work to deadlines in line with local and national requirements.

* Previous applicants - please do not apply for this, or similar role if you were unsuccessful in the last 6 months.

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Main duties of the job

You will possess sound interpersonal skills including excellent communication, clerical, customer service and organisational skills.

The post requires you to be able to organise and co-ordinate a wide range of tasks within tight timescales in an effective professional manner. To work under pressure, show initiative and play an important role in the effective organisation of MDMs and cancer compliance.

About us

The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

5 GCES's equivalent including Maths and English

Desirable

Must be able to demonstrate a good educational background

Governance

Essential

All staff MUST comply with the legal obligations and statutory requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, the Trusts IT Security and Information Governance Policies, Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines. These are available on the staff Intranet site

Skills and experience

Essential

Excellent communication, listening and organisation skills To have accurate minute taking and data entry Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills 2 years' experience is an administrative role Work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desirable

Data collection, preferably clinical data Initiation of processes for data collection

Personal and Professional attributes

Essential

Strong interpersonal and time management skills

Other requirements

Essential

To have knowledge of the National Cancer waiting times targets To know of and adhere to the Trusts Vision, Mission and Values To be able to travel between the sites when required

Desirable

Cancer reform strategy. Cancer Outcomes and service data set Medical Terminology - Cancer (advantageous) Understanding of data / information issues Cancer patient pathways Knowledge of hospital systems in particular Infoflex Understanding of an MDT

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