Cancer MDT Co-ordinator
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Full time Full day
Southampton
We currently have 3 full-time posts available to join our Cancer Centre Multi-Disciplinary Service (MDT) service in the Princess Anne Hospital. If you're dynamic, enjoy data entry and are looking for a new, exciting, challenging busy non patient-facing role this could be the post for you.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven and have great attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team and have good organisation skills. This is a progressive band 3-4 post.
You will be working in the Cancer Centre with a team of 30 Multi-Disciplinary Co-ordinators.
We provide our services over core business hours (8 am - 5 pm) working Mon- Fri 37.5 hours per week.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will have demonstrable experience working under pressure in an acute clinical environment and be able to meet deadlines and be able to effectively prioritise different tasks.
Your interpersonal skills will enable you to be able to quickly forge good working relationships within the hospital and make you someone our patients can trust to coordinate their care effectively.
You will also have administrative experience with excellent typing and report writing skills, and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
You will be responsible for identifying any blockages or concerns in patient pathways, and recommending solutions and changes to current processes to improve service delivery and compliance.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Although advertised as a Band 3 post, upon completion of training and successfully demonstrating competencies you will be regraded to Band 4. We would expect this to be achieved within 8 to 12 months depending on the candidate’s previous skills and ability to learn the processes and systems.
This role is ideally suited for those candidates who are already working at a Band 3 level or above, and looking to develop themselves within the NHS, whilst actively working in and supporting multiple teams around them.
For further information, informal visits and enquiries are both welcomed and encouraged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 01 May 2024.
Successful candidates will be asked to take a quick 5-minute multiple-choice questionnaire at the start of the interview. This will be provided on the day.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details to get in touch.
Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview need not apply.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven and have great attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team and have good organisation skills. This is a progressive band 3-4 post.
You will be working in the Cancer Centre with a team of 30 Multi-Disciplinary Co-ordinators.
We provide our services over core business hours (8 am - 5 pm) working Mon- Fri 37.5 hours per week.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will have demonstrable experience working under pressure in an acute clinical environment and be able to meet deadlines and be able to effectively prioritise different tasks.
Your interpersonal skills will enable you to be able to quickly forge good working relationships within the hospital and make you someone our patients can trust to coordinate their care effectively.
You will also have administrative experience with excellent typing and report writing skills, and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
You will be responsible for identifying any blockages or concerns in patient pathways, and recommending solutions and changes to current processes to improve service delivery and compliance.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Although advertised as a Band 3 post, upon completion of training and successfully demonstrating competencies you will be regraded to Band 4. We would expect this to be achieved within 8 to 12 months depending on the candidate’s previous skills and ability to learn the processes and systems.
This role is ideally suited for those candidates who are already working at a Band 3 level or above, and looking to develop themselves within the NHS, whilst actively working in and supporting multiple teams around them.
For further information, informal visits and enquiries are both welcomed and encouraged.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 01 May 2024.
Successful candidates will be asked to take a quick 5-minute multiple-choice questionnaire at the start of the interview. This will be provided on the day.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details to get in touch.
Previous applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview need not apply.
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