About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Structural Heart MDT Co-ordinator
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: July 2027
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave Backfill
Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in our specialist structural heart team offers an alternative treatment option for patients who have been deemed unsuitable for conventional open heart surgery.
This role is to cover our current MDT co-ordinator maternity leave, to ensure a seamless administrative process for our patients.
About us
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for
Coordinate the clinical MDT meeting (patient list) from clinical and administrative sources in anelectronic format.
Liaising with other organisations as necessary to ensure completeness of patient information for clinical and data purposes.
Appropriately manage and maintain records which could be of a sensitive nature.
We are looking in an ideal candidate
Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasingProficient with the use of Microsoft office.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE pass level or equivalent standard Administrative and organisational experience in a healthcare environment RSA 2 word processing/typing or an equivalent level of experience Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems and progress chasing Knowledge and experience across a range of admin work procedures gained in a Healthcare setting Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office Previous experience in a co-ordination role
Desirable
Courses / further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) RSA 3 Proficient in the use of all hospital computerised patient systems Good knowledge of medical terminology Previous experience in an acute hospital environment
Trust Values Essential
Patient First Working Together Always Improving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)