Cancer MDM Coordinator

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

Thank You.

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.

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.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-0861DCB-B

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

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
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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Cancer Coordinator Manager

Dani Edwards Hogben

d.edwards-hogben@nhs.ney

01843233819

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-0861DCB-B

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Supporting documents

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