MDT Coordinator - Cancer Administration B4

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The MDT Coordinator supports and improves the development of the service by identifying areas that can improve the experience and outcome of care for cancer patients. The MDT Coordinator will work with the Multi‑Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to ensure the service is well structured, runs effectively and that all patients are treated and discussed according to evidence‑based protocols.

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is looking for an MDT Coordinator to join the team. The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

The following sets out the core responsibilities of the MDT Coordinator. The frequency and extent to which the post holder carries out all duties may vary from area to area.

• Plan & organise multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
• Provide radiology and pathology with prior notification of cases for discussion at MDT meetings.
• Ensure that a record of all patients discussed at multidisciplinary meetings is kept.
• Take accurate and clear minutes of meetings, including attendance records, and ensure these are prepared, distributed and follow‑up actions agreed and delegated by / to MDT members.
• Ensure that all papers are made available to MDT members prior to any appointment or meeting, and that all records, pathology reports and X‑rays are available for reference.
• Follow policies which are developed by the MDT and implement these in the role, e.g. designing new forms to monitor the data required and ensuring that it is collected.
• Propose changes in working practices or procedures for own role within the MDTs, and comment on changes proposed by others in the team.
• Provide cross‑cover for MDT meetings where appropriate.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information on a daily basis, including discussing information with patients and relatives as a regular part of the job.
• Assist patients by re‑directing their clinical enquiries to the most appropriate team member.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Coordinate, monitor and review the patient pathway with colleagues to facilitate quicker diagnosis and treatment.

• HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of hospital clinical and administrative procedures and practices, both routine and non‑routine.
• Proficient in use of software systems including Microsoft Office packages and patient information systems.
• Advanced keyboard skills with accurate data entry.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate an all‑round professional attitude, especially under pressure with deadlines and conflicting interests.
• Good organisational skills and strong communication (both verbally and written).
• Appreciation of the sensitivity of highly confidential issues, both clinical and organisational.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and cover MDT workload in a colleague’s absence.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee…