Assistant Mdt Co-ordinator - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Taunton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself to join the Cancer Services team as a full time Assistant MDT Co-ordinator.

This is also an exciting time to join as we begin merging Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital.

We are looking for an outstanding team player, an individual with an eye for detail, who has 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.

Previous applicants need not apply

Checking patients across Somerset 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 Coordinator 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.
Using multiple systems across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital.

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

Communication & Working Relationships

Communications will be with a wide number of both internal and external contacts for example:

Relevant clinical teams to include medical and nursing leads, medical secretaries etc.
MDT Coordinators, Outpatient staff, Xray staff, GP practices.
Fast Track Referrals Desk
Colleagues at
Yeovil Hospital Foundation Trust
United Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust
Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust

They must be able to maintain an efficient service for staff and patients and be aware of the constraints of that area, such as time delays, transport or staff shortages.

Working Environment:

The role will include working onsite, at both Trusts if and when required, and working remotely

Training, Cover and Any Other Specific Tasks Required

Training to undertake training to be able to support the cover of appropriate MDT meetings in times of unexpected absence
Involves the continuous use of a PC during the day ensuring advised breaks are taken in line with health and safety guidelines
Regular use of hospital computer systems which include:
Somerset Cancer Register (SCR)

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