Job summary Are you a natural organiser with a flair for communication and a passion for supporting clinical teams? We are looking for a proactive and highly organised MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) Coordinator to join our vibrant Paediatrics team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a key administrative role where you'll ensure the smooth flow of information and provide essential support to our medical staff all to help deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our young patients and their families. Main duties of the job Deal with day-to-day correspondence, initiating appropriate responses to provide patients, staff and other parties with required information in a friendly and professional manner. Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessary. Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner. Type all forms of clinical correspondence as dictated by clinical staff, by use of audio or copy typing. Produce copies for appropriate agencies, filing copies in correct sequence, ensuring follow-up arrangements are in place, listing outstanding investigations on the hospital database system. Participate in MDT meetings About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year 18.75 hours per week Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL-GR-2384 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree Level or equivalent demonstrable experience Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills both written and verbal Desirable Computer Literacy (ECDL / RSA) Experience Essential Knowledge of medical terminology MDT/Project Management Knowledge of virtual meeting platforms (i.e Skype/MS Teams) Performance monitoring Understanding of patient waiting times Awareness of Data Protection issues Experience of working with complex databases Desirable Experience of developing processes for the collection and collation of data for audit purposes Experience of communicating with, influencing and relating to different professional groups and managers at all levels of seniority Experience of "process review" to maximise efficiency Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree Level or equivalent demonstrable experience Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills both written and verbal Desirable Computer Literacy (ECDL / RSA) Experience Essential Knowledge of medical terminology MDT/Project Management Knowledge of virtual meeting platforms (i.e Skype/MS Teams) Performance monitoring Understanding of patient waiting times Awareness of Data Protection issues Experience of working with complex databases Desirable Experience of developing processes for the collection and collation of data for audit purposes Experience of communicating with, influencing and relating to different professional groups and managers at all levels of seniority Experience of "process review" to maximise efficiency 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. Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)