Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Cancer MDT Coordinator at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be working with the Colorectal Team Working with our existing MDT Co-ordinators we are looking to add to the team to provide full support in all aspects of this role and to provide MDT Co-ordinator cover across all tumour groups. Within this you will be responsible for data collection and input, facilitating MDT meetings and tracking patients referred to the Trust with a suspected and confirmed cancer diagnosis. You will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams within the specialties as well as the rest of the Cancer Services Team. The Cancer Management team is committed to the personal development of team members and there will be opportunities for development within this role. Enthusiasm, commitment and flexibility are required for this role along with good customer service and excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to detail is absolutely essential. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the facilitation of Multi-disciplinary team meetings ensuring MDT meetings run effectively and are well structured. To ensure that patients are discussed according to evidence-based protocols and in line with the MDT operational policies. To provide administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team meetings preparing and maintaining all related documentation and information. To ensure patient treatment plans and multi-disciplinary team decisions are recorded onto designated proformas, transferred into medical notes and are updated on the relevant electronic systems. To input outcome data into local systems, in a timely manner, during the MDT or immediately after the MDT, ensuring data accuracy at all times. To be involved in the recording of data that supports the collection of the Cancer Outcomes Data Set, Cancer Waiting Times, audit data sets for cancer services. Responsible for tracking patients through their pathways to support the delivery of performance against all cancer access targets. Provide support documentation of any breaches through investigating the causes. About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 370-ADM4CAN-503-B Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington Hospital WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible for the facilitation of Multi-disciplinary team meetings ensuring MDT meetings run effectively and are well structured. To ensure that patients are discussed according to evidence-based protocols and in line with the MDT operational policies. To provide administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team meetings preparing and maintaining all related documentation and information. To ensure patient treatment plans and multi-disciplinary team decisions are recorded onto designated proformas, transferred into medical notes and are updated on the relevant electronic systems. To input outcome data into local systems, in a timely manner, during the MDT or immediately after the MDT, ensuring data accuracy at all times. To be involved in the recording of data that supports the collection of the Cancer Outcomes Data Set, Cancer Waiting Times, audit data sets for cancer services. Responsible for tracking patients through their pathways to support the delivery of performance against all cancer access targets. Provide support documentation of any breaches through investigating the causes. For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible for the facilitation of Multi-disciplinary team meetings ensuring MDT meetings run effectively and are well structured. To ensure that patients are discussed according to evidence-based protocols and in line with the MDT operational policies. To provide administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team meetings preparing and maintaining all related documentation and information. To ensure patient treatment plans and multi-disciplinary team decisions are recorded onto designated proformas, transferred into medical notes and are updated on the relevant electronic systems. To input outcome data into local systems, in a timely manner, during the MDT or immediately after the MDT, ensuring data accuracy at all times. To be involved in the recording of data that supports the collection of the Cancer Outcomes Data Set, Cancer Waiting Times, audit data sets for cancer services. Responsible for tracking patients through their pathways to support the delivery of performance against all cancer access targets. Provide support documentation of any breaches through investigating the causes. For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GSCEs including Maths and English or equivalent Desirable ECDL Experience Essential oExperience of working in an NHS administrative or clerical role. oExperience of using patient information systems. oKnowledge and experience of patient pathways. oKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Times targets. oComputer literate and experience of using the Microsoft Office Suite. oExperience of working to tight deadlines and across organisational boundaries Desirable Experience in using Trust specific systems Skills Essential oAble to use own initiative and work without supervision. oAble to prioritise work and work of others. oPossess excellent communication skills. oEffective organisation skills. oAbility to communicate both verbally and non-verbally on a daily basis with people at all levels. oHigh attention to detail and good level of accuracy oAbility to work within a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GSCEs including Maths and English or equivalent Desirable ECDL Experience Essential oExperience of working in an NHS administrative or clerical role. oExperience of using patient information systems. oKnowledge and experience of patient pathways. oKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Times targets. oComputer literate and experience of using the Microsoft Office Suite. oExperience of working to tight deadlines and across organisational boundaries Desirable Experience in using Trust specific systems Skills Essential oAble to use own initiative and work without supervision. oAble to prioritise work and work of others. oPossess excellent communication skills. oEffective organisation skills. oAbility to communicate both verbally and non-verbally on a daily basis with people at all levels. oHigh attention to detail and good level of accuracy oAbility to work within a team 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 Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington Hospital WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)