About this role
Job summary
The MDT coordinator is an essential part of the smooth running and efficiency of the MDT Meetings. This post is designed to act as the key support for the MDT. This is a new role within the service as gives a real opportunity for the post holder to grow this role. Succesful candiate may have options to work from their prefered site location, there will be some element of travel for this role at times of face to face meetings.
Main duties of the job
The MDT coordinator is an essential part of the smooth running and efficiency of the MDT Meetings. This post is designed to act as the key support for the MDT, in terms of the organising and supporting their team meetings, tracking patients along the pathway and ensuring timely and accurate collection of data, producing reports and undertaking audits as required.
Main duties will involve generating MDT agenda's, organising and supporting the meetings. Tracking outcomes and following the patient through their pathwayand ensuring timely and accurate collection of data, producing reports and undertaking audits as required.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade C and Above
Desirable
GCSE Equivalent
Skills and Experience Essential
Experience of a range of work procedures and practices. Minimum 2 years secretary experience or equivalent. Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and use own initiative. Able to communicate with, coordinate and liaise with MDT team. Able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst working under pressure. Able to make judgements involving a range of facts that require analysis. Ability to organise a number of complex activities. Excellent organisational skills Able to communicate routine information but understanding barriers to communicate and imparting occasional sensitive information.
Desirable
Previous NHS experience Skills in NHS Computer software Audio typing 50 wpm Basic excel- application of basic formulas and exception reporting
Governance Essential
Knowledge of a range of office work procedures and practices the majority of which is non routine. Knowledge of working for and within a team Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
Medical terminology - All Scripts, Sunrise, E-Referral, RTT, PTLs, Datix
Personal/Professional Attributes Essential
Experience of working for and within a team. The ability to generate and maintain working relationships
Desirable
Experience of working for and within a team.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)