Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 8 months (Fixed term (Until May 2027))
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2026-597-B
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Cancer MDT Support Coordinator
Band 3
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
The post holder will support the Cancer MDT Co-ordinators in coordinating and tracking patients with suspected or confirmed cancer in a timely and efficient way. This will involve liaising with clinical and administrative teams both within the Trust and at tertiary centres to co-ordinate appointments, investigations and treatments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Cancer MDT co-ordinators and provide administrative support to cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings ensuring that all data requirements are collected and complete.
The critical elements will be working to deadlines, ensuring data capture is complete, up to date and accurate and prompt escalation of any patient pathway delays. Having an appreciation for the importance of data quality and managing a varied workload is essential.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Business administration NVQ L3 or equivalent level in an admin environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of data entry
- Ability to gather, analyse and interpret data
- Excellent computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Significant relevant NHS experience
- Knowledge of hospital information systems
- Experience of cancer services and cancer waiting times
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Ability to display attention to detail
- Ability to work flexibly in a team
Desirable criteria
- Ability to deal with sensitive information
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Appleton
- Job title
- Cancer Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 36 2657
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