Spinal MDT Co-ordinator

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an MDT Co-Ordinator within the Department of Spinal Surgery. You will need to be proficient in minute taking with good typing skills, attention to detail and sound grammatical knowledge. The ability to time manage and prioritise tasks is essential. GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or above (new grade
4) is a requirement of this position. NVQ3 or above in administration, plus knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage but not a necessity.

This role is interesting and can provide a high degree of job satisfaction due to the crucial administrative support it provides to the clinicians and nursing teams. Self-sufficient, motivated individuals who work well as a team and who want to make a difference are encouraged to apply.

• Principal
  
  Role Responsibilities:
• To provide administrative facilitation of Spinal MDT meetings including preparing, organising and circulating agendas, and recording the outcome of MDT meetings.
• To assist and supervise the collation of all relevant documentation for team meetings, to include patient notes, x-rays, test/investigation results, letters, etc.
• To identify and be involved with co-ordinating appropriate patient referrals for discussion at the MDT team meetings using defined protocols/guidelines and liaising closely with the Spinal Clinicians.
• To inspect and approve the MDT list prior to circulation to ensure data is complete and to avoid unnecessary repetition.
• To confirm MDT decisions to referring clinicians and primary care.
• To maintain an attendance record of core and non-core members of the MDT as part of Peer review submission.
• Create correspondence as appropriate from pre-defined templates to other multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), GPs, PCT & Public Health.
• To follow-up MDT outcomes to ensure they are actioned.
• Answer MDT queries as appropriate, using problem solving skills, together with initiative to ask for specialist clinical advice when necessary.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number:

Job locations:
Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Training & Qualifications

• Evidence of good written English
• RSA 2 typing or equivalent experience
• NVQ 2 in administration or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 GCSEs (one to be English)
• Experience using Excel/spreadsheets

Desirable

• Computer literate to EDDL or equivalent

Experience

• Previous administrative experience within NHS setting
• Proven experience of organising and minuting meetings

Desirable

• Previous MDT experience
• Knowledge of NUH IT systems e.g. Notis, CRIS, Medway PAS

Communication & Relationship

• Essential:
  Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels
• Essential:
  Proven ability to manage own workload
• Essential:
  Proven ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to work independently
• Able to use own initiative to problem solve

Other Requirements

• Essential:
  Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping
• Essential:
  Proven ability to remain calm under pressure

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.