About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 11.08.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 12.08.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 17.08.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who can work as part of a team and on their own initiative to join our Lead Cancer team as Assistant MDT Coordinator here at BTHFT.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a pivotal role in the administrative support of cancer services, by providing a high standard of administrative assistance. They will liaise with the fast-track team to ensure all suspected cancer referrals (plus other referrals connected to the Cancer Waiting Times targets) are captured on the Patient Pathway Management (PPM) system. The post holder will then support the MDT Coordinators in managing the patient's pathway from 1st seen appointment throughout.
The post holder will also support with data collection and preparation of patient data for MDTs, ensuring reports and all other necessary information is available in readiness for weekly MDT meetings. This will also include follow up actions post MDT.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting the MDTs with delivery, collection and preparation of records and reports in readiness for weekly MDT meetings. To assist with all post-MDT administrative duties
Support Multidisciplinary Teams to optimise the cancer patients journey To assist with the monitoring of patient pathways in line with the CWT guidance to ensure all relevant Cancer Targets are met.
Maintain an up to date and accurate records on the Cancer tracking system. Provide cross cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave. To support the MDT Co-Ordinators with accurate data entry as required. Communicate effectively within the Cancer Pathway Team and wider organisation. To be responsible for correlating and checking daily reports and escalating issues and concerns where necessary. To actively participate in the annual appraisal process and work towards achieving yearly objectives. Maintain an up to date and accurate Service Database with support and guidance from the MDT Co-ordinators. To keep up to date patient records. To cover any other duties as required by the Cancer Management.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of managing confidential patient information Relevant experience of working within a team or independently Experience or working towards and achieving deadlines Experience of the Cancer Waiting Times standards Experience of understanding complex and sensitive information Experience of undertaking audits and analysing the results to produce comprehensive meaningful reports and action plans
Desirable
Relevant administrative experience in the NHS
Skills Essential
Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication skills - able to demonstrate effective listening, verbal and written skills Ability to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met Ability to stay calm, show tact and empathy in a potentially intimidating environment
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Qualifications Essential
GCSE qualification in English and Math at grade C or higher Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable
Recent experience within an NHS administrative role
other Essential
Aptitude for working with and supporting others Ability to work for prolonged periods of time using display screen equipment. Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)