The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen in the Cardiothoracic Services Directorate to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic MDT Administrator to work as part of an MDT team. The Cardiothoracic Services Directorate is a regional and national centre of excellence for cardiac and respiratory care, providing some of the Trust's flagship services. We are one of the top units in the UK, providing specialist treatment for all types of heart and respiratory related conditions in adults and children across two sites.
Please review the job description and personal specification for full essential criteria. The successful applicant will be expected to use their own initiative, to work well as part of a team and to promote good working relationships with colleagues. In return, you will find that we're committed to the development and training of all staff and will be supported to develop and broaden your knowledge and skills.
Set working days required and will be discussed at interview.
* Interview Date: Thursday 09 January 2025
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
This role is crucial in the tracking and management of all patients requiring treatment and possible surgery. You will be responsible for updating patient's records, liaising with clinical and non-clinical professional staff for the preparation and administration of the MDT Meetings and co-ordinating key events along the patient's pathway. We are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with other services with particular attention to detail and accurate data input.
You must be confident and 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.
Excellent team working, organisational and communication skills are all essential for this post.
Job responsibilities
* Co-ordinates the regional and site specific MDT meetings
* Navigates the patients cancer journey ensuring this takes place in a timely fashion
* Ensure patient data is entered correctly and in a timely manner, producing reports as appropriate
* Effective liaison with departments within the Trust, developing efficient working relationships and promoting the effective use of information services
* To support the multi-disciplinary Cardiothoracic team to support timely patient care and documentation and recording of patient outcomes
* Provides secretarial support to the MDT (typing of clinic letters, minute taking etc.)
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
* Typing qualification to RSA level 3 (or equivalent) or relevant experience
Knowledge & Experience
* Secretarial experience
* Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices
* Knowledge of a full range of administrative systems
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Previous experience of NHS working procedures
* Experience of audio typing
* Experience of working with Multi-disciplinary teams
* Experience of eRecord
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent organisational skills
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.
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