Cancer Patient Pathway & MDT Co-Ordinator - Peterborough & Huntingdon

The primary purpose of the Cancer Patient Pathway and MDT Co-ordinator will co-ordinate and provide administrative support to the cancer multidisciplinary process.

The post-holder will work closely with the wider cancer team (both clinical and administrative), as well as other key health and social care providers, to enable person centred care and efficient implementation of the pathway.

The Cancer Patient Pathway and MDT Co-ordinator will be involved from the beginning of the pathway, to the point of definitive diagnosis (whether cancer or not) and ultimately the patient being treated if cancer is confirmed. They will maintain effective communication with staff and services to ensure tests and appointments are scheduled in a timely manner. The post holder will identify and resolve barriers to care, working flexibly and responsively to unlock bottlenecks and delays.

If you would like a discussion about the role or to visit the department then contact would be welcome:

Contact: Jamie Hanlon, Cancer Operations Manager jamie.hanlon2@nhs.net

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Education and Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working with or in a Multi-disciplinary Team; - Experience of Patient Administration Systems

Knowledge

Essential: - Accurate keyboard skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel)

Key Skills

Essential: - Excellent communication skills in both written and oral, including ability to relate to people.