Assistant MDT Co-Ordinator

☞ Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Taunton South West

Category: Administrative / Clerical / Assistant

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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An exciting opportunity has presented itself to join the Cancer Services team as a full time Assistant MDT Co-Ordinator. We are looking for an outstanding team player, an individual with strong resilience who can work under pressure to tight deadlines. We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, with the ability to multi-task under pressure and independently prioritise their workload, and who is really passionate about providing excellent service for our patients.Cancer Services provides a comprehensive service to our patients who are referred with suspected cancer as well as already diagnosed cases.Patients referred with suspected cancer are tracked and monitored through their diagnosis, treatment and follow ups. Some specialist services are provided by tertiary centre but these patients are still tracked and all our staff work to ensure that cancer targets are met.The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For
  • Checking patients have received their first appointment and escalating breaches, following CWT National Guidance and identifying any data quality issues to the Cancer Services Management team.
  • Help manage multiple MDT inboxes across all services, preparing and distributing the MDT lists.
  • Assisting the MDT Coordinators to track the pathway of suspected cancer patients against the national monitoring standards (2ww, 28 day, 31 and 62 day targets).
  • Cross covering colleagues during periods of leave, also covering elements of the MDT Co-ordinator role as appropriate.
  • This will involve consultation with clinicians of different specialities to ensure that a high quality service is provided and national targets are met.
  • Although the role does not involve direct contact with patients, it involves working with sensitive patient data on a daily basis, and the candidate will therefore need to be fully aware of the importance of confidentiality and information governance.
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Netley Job title: Cancer Services Team Leader Email address: sophie.netley@somersetft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07442 975051
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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