Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cancer Services Team within the Integrated Surgery and Clinical Support Directorate at Croydon University Hospital for an enthusiastic, patient focused and well organised individual to take up the position of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Assistant for Cancer Services.

This is a key role within the Cancer Services Office and will be part of a proactive, talented team of MDT Assistants who are responsible for the incoming referrals via email, Cerner and e-RS and the smooth running of the patient cancer pathways by ensuring that coordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs. This role would entail working alongside MDT Coordinator’s, clinician’s and service managers.

Your responsibilities will include dealing with telephone queries and liaising with colleagues on a day to day basis. You will have regular interaction with patients via phone and will also be required to maintain good working relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. You will be expected to understand and contribute towards a high standard of patient care and also to work as an effective member of a friendly multidisciplinary team. You should have a high level of attention to detail, communication skills, with the ability to use your own initiative and have a flexible approach to work.

Interview  - TBC

Main duties of the job

To ensure that appointments for Cancer Services are arranged within USC (Urgent Suspected Cancer) waiting time targets.

To escalate capacity issues that compromise the ability of the department to meet the USC waiting time targets when appropriate.

To demonstrate excellent customer service skills to patients, GPs and other stakeholders via telephone, email and face to face

To ensure vetting processes are undertaken within agreed KPIs and to escalate to the relevant manager when these KPIs are not being met

To attend weekly PTL meeting to feedback on booking performance and capacity issues

To support the Effective Tracking of Patient Tracker Lists.

To contribute to the Effective Running of the Booking Office. 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.