Band 4 Cancer Performance MDT Coordinator

Job summary

To facilitate the development, management and administration of the weekly NMUH cancer multidisciplinary team meetings. It is a national cancer standard that all new cases are discussed at a weekly multidisciplinary team meeting to agree a management plan.

To work closely with the cancer services managers and key cancer stakeholders of each MDT (cancer site lead consultant, surgeon, histopathologist, radiologist, cancer nurse specialist, physicians, oncologist, medicalsecretaries, admissions, medical records, X-ray library) to facilitate and administer the weekly cancer MDT meetings. - To liaise and communicate effectively with named MDT coordinators in other Trusts to ensure the efficient transfer of patients between organisations to maintain shared responsibility for national cancer targets and to facilitate discussion at the weekly cancer site specific network meetings for specialist discussion. - To maintain and improve accurate data collection across each cancer patient pathway, developing processes for the collection of national cancer datasets for each cancer speciality using the Somerset Cancer Register. - To assist in the production of weekly reports for submission to the Department of Health, NHS England, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Specialist Commissioning and NMUH Clinical teams as required.

Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the Cancer Manager/Head of Performance and will lead on a number of key service delivery areas within Cancer.

The post holder will be expected to exercise initiative, prioritise conflicting work demands and communicate effectively with the operational team, as well as internal and external departments, to ensure we continue to achieve excellence in patient care. This requires the ability to achieve objectives by influence and persuasion.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education & Qualifications Essential Educated to first degree or two years equivalent experience with NHS and cancer performance team.

Understanding of the National Guidelines and cancer standards Minimum 2 years experience within the NHS Experience Essential Excellent knowledge of computerised databases and Microsoft Office Understanding of the NHS Cancer Strategy, cancer waiting time targets Previous experience working within cancer services, working with Somerset Cancer specialist software or Infoflex applications Able to work as part of a Team Understanding of need for confidentiality Clear knowledge and understanding of the function of multidisciplinary team working practices to help teams work collaboratively Personal Qualities Essential Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can Desirable Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring Helps and cooperates with colleagues Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgmental Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to interpret national guidelines i.e. cancer waiting times and communicate the trusts performance against these guidelines Knowledge of hospital patient administration systems, pathology, imaging and other clinical databases , Somerset, ERS Excellent organisational skills to coordinate weekly meetings and manage data collection Ability to prioritise and organise own workload effectively Understanding of data protection and apply this knowledge when working across organisations within the cancer network Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values 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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