MDT Coordinator

Job overview

Lung cancer screening is an NHSE initiative, which is gradually being introduced across England. Initially launched as a pilot in 2016, in areas with the highest lung cancer mortality, lung cancer screening will become part of the national screening agenda by 2030.

There is no sponsorship for this role (not a Skills shortage).

Within Lancashire and South Cumbria, lung cancer screening began in Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen in 2021. It has since extended to cover East Lancashire, Fylde & Wyre, and Preston. The remaining eligible population will be invited by 2029.

The programme is ran by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB and Cancer Alliance. The clinical and administrative team are hosted by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

Lung cancer screening is transforming early diagnosis for lung cancer and improving patient outcomes. Through screening, 74% of lung cancers are detected at stages 1 or 2, compared to 30% without this kind of intervention. To date, more than 450 lung cancers have been diagnosed through the screening programme in Lancashire, enabling patients to access treatment at a much earlier and more effective stage. Over time, lung screening is expected to have a major positive impact on mortality rates, as fewer people will present with late-stage symptomatic lung cancer in the years ahead.

Main duties of the job

The core purpose of this role is to provide full administrative support to the Lancashire and South Cumbria Lung Cancer Screening Team. This involves proactive monitoring and tracking of screening patients, and working closely with clinicians, private screening providers, and NHS trust colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical admin support:

• Co-ordinate and provide all administrative tasks required for Lung Cancer Screening Review Meetings (SRM)

• With support from the nursing team, produce a list of patients to be discussed at the weekly SRM, within set timescales. Distribute patient list to SRM members.
• Request all relevant previous imaging and ensure images are available in advance of SRM’s.
• Prepare for SRM’s, by supporting the nursing team to acquire all necessary clinical information such as diagnostic results and any administrative tasks.
• Document SRM outcomes in live time and provide administrative support during SRM’s.
• Document patient clinical outcomes on electronic patient record systems (EMIS).
• Ensure all relevant clinical management discussions are documented accurately.
• Ensure all onward referrals as recommended by the SRM/MDT team are actioned effectively in a timely manner with support from nursing team.
• Ensure participants are referred to the relevant secondary care speciality, and tumour specific MDT’s where applicable.

• Effectively manage SRM schedule and Teams calendar invites. Accurately record attendance and maintain a list of SRM medical and nursing team.
• Participate in safety checks
• Track patient outcomes for patients who have been referred to hospital care.
• Support with arranging medical cover.
• Discharge and have oversight of patients on EMIS.
• Communicate with patients via telephone and support with any queries.

Data:

• To collect and analyse cancer outcome data, to support evaluation of the programme
• Manage and track cancer diagnoses, staging and treatment.
• Use systems such as Somerset Cancer Register (SCR), PACS, RIS and EMIS to view and extract clinical outcomes.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual data collections and submissions.
• Support the Responsible Assessor with audits.
• Be confident and competent in using formulas on Microsoft Excel.

Other:

• Close working, when required with Trust Cancer Teams.
• Manage the enquiries inbox and professionally respond to enquiries from patients and colleagues.
• Provide admin support for patient transfers.
• Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Documentation is up to date.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager, Lead Nurse, Clinical Director, core team and members of the ICB delivery team.
• To be aware of local and national protocols associated with lung cancer screening.
• To provide training to newly recruited team members.
• Provide cover for absent colleagues (annual leave and sickness) to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Attend Local & National MDT Coordinator events to develop own knowledge and share best practice.
• Provide administrative support to the Lead Nurse and Program Manager.