MDT Co-ordinator

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ,
Maidstone, Kent

Overview

Job Description

Cancer Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as a MDT Coordinator This role is crucial in the tracking and management of all patients who are on suspected cancer pathways within the relevant disease site(s). You will be responsible for updating patient's records on the cancer database, liaising with different clinical and non clinical professional staff for the preparation and administration of the MDT Meetings and for co-ordinating key events along the patients cancer pathways. Cancer Services are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with other services with particular attention to detail and accurate data input The role is demanding so you must be confident, assertive and have the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. You will have good listening and communication skills and be able to deal with people both internally and externally in a sensitive and professional manner. The ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to Trust policies is paramount. You will have experience in patient pathway management and will be confident using patient administration systems (including KOMS), and database packages (RIS, Telepath, InfoFlex, etc). Excellent team working, organisational and communication skills are all essential for this post. Experience of resolving problems is essential. We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression. We take equality and diversity seriously and seek to empower all diverse groups within our trust. We seek to develop a culture where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We are committed to ensuring that women are empowered to work at all levels of management and that working patterns are as flexible as possible giving all members of staff opportunity to flourish in using their skills for our patients. We work across our trust to enable those who consider themselves to have a disability both visible and invisible to have access to all they need to thrive in their work environment. We work with Stonewall to embed an inclusive and accepting culture for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. We have 78 nationalities working in our trust and we are proud of this. We are active in embracing the ethnic and cultural diversity in our trust. We work to empower people with any protected characteristic to have opportunities to work in an environment that helps them to contribute to the best of their ability, recognising and valuing the unique contributions each of us brings for best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Equality Act with zero tolerance for any discrimination, harassment or victimisation of applicants and staff with these protected characteristics Closing Date: Thursday 18th June 2020 Interviews: To be confirmed For further details / informal visits contact: Anthony Afutu on aafutu@nhs.net Employment Type: FULL_TIME