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Job summary

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Cancer MDT Co-ordinator
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent: Secondment will be considered
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
426-956-25TAM
Employer
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Town
King's Lynn
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2025 23:59

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Cancer MDT Co-Ordinator

Band 4

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 MDT Co-ordinator within Cancer Services .

Working with existing MDT Co-ordinator's, providing full support in all aspects of this role providing MDT Co-ordinator cover across all tumour groups.

You will be responsible for data collection, inputting and facilitating MDT and SMDT meetings. Meetings involve discussing patient referrals to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Tertiary Trusts.

Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams within a speciality as well as the rest of the Cancer Services Team.

Enthusiasm, commitment and flexibility are required for this role along with excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to detail is absolutely essential.

If this role fits your profile we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role you will be responsible for:

Regional and Local MDT Meetings. Co-ordinating and providing administrative support to the cancer S/LMDT(s), ensuring all relevant paperwork, clinical information is available.  To attend S/MDT’S keeping comprehensive records of attendance and outcomes as discussed.

Data collection and analysis. Ensuring data collection is undertaken, assuring accuracy at all times using the Somerset Cancer Register data collection system.

Analysing target breaches and report to the Head of Cancer Services and Lead MDT clinician.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.  

We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the job role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of NHS cancer data management
  • Proven ability to prioritise work effectively and to manage deadlines
  • Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Experience of working in a constantly changing organisation and willingness to accept challenge
  • Experience of working with multiple departments and professionals at all levels
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS Plan, Cancer Plan and Cancer Reform Strategy
  • Knowledge of Caldicott Guidelines and Patient Confidentiality

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential criteria
  • Educated to ‘GCSE’ level standard or with equivalent relevant experience and skills
  • European Computer Driving Licence or a commitment to obtaining this

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Sound understanding and observance of the principles of good data management, including legal responsibilities for data protection E
  • Ability to take accurate minutes at meetings
  • Evidence of good communications skills with colleagues at all levels
  • Planning and organisational skills, including excellent time management
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of MDT co-ordinator role
  • Good knowledge of Hospital systems eg PAS, APEX, RADLIVE, Somerset Cancer Register

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gemma Williams
Job title
Cancer Services Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01553 214926
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