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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the General Surgery MDT Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our administrative team to actively support the Directorate in the efficient and effective management of MDTs.
The successful candidate will have a methodical approach to work, be extremely well organised and have a flexible attitude incorporating the Trust PROUD values. With a clear understanding of patient confidentiality as well as a background in an administrative setting this post would ideally suit an individual wanting to further their experience in administration. Previous experience would be advantageous.
Effective computer skills are essential and experience of using a hospital computer system would also be desirable.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate the effective delivery of MDT services within the General Surgery Directorate. To provide efficient, high quality and comprehensive support to the Liver MDT.
To monitor and mange the care pathways of patients being treated under the MDT.
To manage the collection of data in relation to the operation of the MDT Service.
To work closely with the Liver MDT (Consultants, Nurses and Administrators), the wider trust and relevant national and regional networks to ensure the effective delivery and improvement of the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear understanding for the need to maintain patient confidentiality and be aware of information governance
- Experience of data management and processing
- Evidence of being able to work in a methodical & analytical manner
- Proven assertiveness / negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of dealing with senior clinical and managerial staff
- Ability to ask for help and guidance
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with a variety of disciplines
- Experience of report writing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical directorate experience within the NHS or related healthcare experience
- Experience of dealing with nonroutine patient pathways and problem solving to expedite barriers to timely treatment
- Relevant experience working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Office procedures – filing, keyboard skills – ability to type
- Previous office experience
- Experience / ability to work to deadlines
- Working knowledge of Lorenzo/ICE/NHS NET or similar system
Desirable
- Previous MDT experience
- Previous Medical Records experience
- Use of work processing packages
- Touch typist
- Working knowledge / experience of Infoflex
- Audit experience
Other Factors
Essential
- Good approach to stressful situations
Desirable
- A “can do” mentality
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III / equivalent qualification or relevant level of experience in Office Administration or IT / Information Management Systems
- English & Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or O level or equivalent experience/ qualifications
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of good organisational skills, prioritisation and communication skills
- Experience of being able to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work independently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Understanding of the role of a cancer MDT and MDT Facilitator
Desirable
- The knowledge or recording, retrieving and collecting patient information within the NHS
- Evidence of participating in audits
- Working understanding of current and future cancer waiting time targets
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This advert is for MDT Co-ordinator with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa/pro rata for part time staff. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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