Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostics and Specialties
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, working pattern to be agreed on appointment)
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0501
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/08/2025
Employer heading
MDT Lead Coordinator, Band 5
Band 5
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Cancer Management Team in the day-to-day Supervision and operational delivery of the MDT Team and maintaining accurate data for the Trust within the Cancer Services Department.
In addition to effective communication skills, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and deliver change.
This role will be an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to develop their career within the trust.
Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday, working pattern to be agreed on appointment
The proposed interview date is: 13th August
Main duties of the job
- To supervise, develop and train multi-disciplinary coordinators’ and MDT support staff.
- To enable provision of administrative support to the multi-disciplinary team meetings being undertaken within the region.
- To observe National Cancer Waiting Times targets and Cancer Services standards as identified in the NHS Cancer Plan, ensuring the data collection process is carried out in a timely manner.
- To ensure that all related documentation is prepared and maintained, including relevant audit data.
- To ensure National Guidance and Protocols are implemented effectively, in particular interpreting cancer waiting times guidelines and providing guidance to others.
- To work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
- To deputize for the Deputy General Manager during periods of absence.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Effective supervision of MDT Services across the county.
Effective observation of Cancer Waiting Times.
To analyse Cancer Waiting Times data and liaise with members of the MDT and Service Delivery to identify potential delays in treatment.
Assist in the design, development and implementation of MDT policies and procedures.
Attend the weekly Cancer Services Operational Meeting; creating the agenda, taking minutes and distributing actions in a timely manner.
Ensure adequate cover plans are in place for all MDT meetings.
Develop a data and filing system to enable the MDT team easy and efficient access to core information.
Assist in maintaining the schedule of data returns, under the direction of the General Manager, Cancer Services and in co-operation with the information directorate.
Support management of tertiary referrals.
Assist with the preparation audit documentation required for annual review, under the direction of the chair of the MDT, record operational policies for the team and ensure that these are available for inspection if required.
Co-ordinate and information required for a cancer accreditation visits relevant to the MDT
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- IT qualification in computer skills including Excel
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience working within a supervisory role preferrable in a cancer care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven experience of using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in using spread sheets and databases
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and organise workload effectively
- Strong leadership skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to collect and record accurate clinical data
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Proven administrative skills
- Good written and oral communication
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach to duties with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Proven personal organisational skills
- Motivated self- starter
- Ability to use own initiative and work individually and as part of a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Taonga Phiri
- Job title
- Deputy General Manager, Cancer Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 3126
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