Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Administrative experience in healthcare setting
- Education & Qualifications
Level 3 Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience
- Education & Qualifications
Good general education (Equivalent in English and Maths)
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Advanced keyboard skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Proficiency in using office systems and managing electronic patient administration systems
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Excellent organisational skills; ability to prioritise workload effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written at all levels within an organisation and with outside agencies
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Good working knowledge of Maxims & related systems
Job overview
The MDT Coordinator provides essential administration to the Cancer Services team, working to ensure accurate patient tracking and timely data entry into cancer information systems. The post holder will monitor cancer pathways, identify capacity issues and escalate breaches to maintain compliance with national cancer waiting time standards. They will manage MDT related documentation and coordinate actions following meetings and collect site specific data. The role requires strong organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the smooth running of cancer services.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we experience a high level of applicants.
Main duties of the job
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Multi-Disciplinary Team and Cancer Services Directorate.
- To live type in an MDT to ensure accurate record keeping of clinical discussions and clinical plans, ensuring information is recorded within the Trusts Cancer database, navigating the various sections within the database whilst listening to the clinical discussion.
- Monitor and track patients through diagnostic and treatment pathways, proactively resolving or escalating delays to meet Cancer Waiting Times (CWT) and standards (2WW, 28-day, 31- and 62-day) in line with standard operating procedures.
- Develop, implement and complete site specific data collection processes, cancer waiting times and national cancer datasets ensuring accurate input on various information systems.
- Take an active lead on tracking patients, data collection and breach reporting for cancer specialties, ensuring accurate data entry on relevant databases and adherence to agreed processes with clinical teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
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This advert is for MDT Coordinator with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Band 4 MDT coordinator role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 24 Oct 2026.
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