MDT Coordinator - Cancer

Job overview

Cancer Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) Co-ordinator. This role is crucial in the tracking and management of all patients who are on suspected cancer pathways within the relevant disease site. You will be responsible for updating patient’s records on the cancer database, liaising with different clinical and non-clinical professional staff and an integral member of the Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. Cancer Services are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with other services with particular attention to detail and accurate data input.

Main duties of the job

• Monitor the Cancer Patient Target List (PTL) on a daily basis to ensure that patients are not exceeding the cancer waiting times standards.
• Use knowledge of NHS performance targets to proactively inform the Cancer MDT Manager and Lead Cancer Manager of prospective breaches and assist in monitoring and accurately reporting breaches of cancer waiting times targets.
• Track and investigate patients along their care pathway to ensure achievement of cancer waiting times targets.
• To communicate effectively with QVH staff at all levels and liaise with offsite staff and other tertiary health providers to ensure the required data is collected and reported according to national and local deadlines.
• Maintain awareness of relevant external NHS guidance and documentation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Monitor the Cancer Patient Target List (PTL) on a daily basis to ensure that patients are not exceeding the cancer waiting times standards. Use knowledge of NHS performance targets to proactively inform the Cancer MDT Manager and Lead Cancer Manager of prospective breaches and assist in monitoring and accurately reporting breaches of cancer waiting times targets. Track and investigate patients along their care pathway to ensure achievement of cancer waiting times targets. To communicate effectively with QVH staff at all levels and liaise with offsite staff and other tertiary health providers to ensure the required data is collected and reported according to national and local deadlines. Maintain awareness of relevant external NHS guidance and documentation.