About this role
Job summary
The Oncology and Haematology Directorate consists of Outpatients within the Colney Centre, Mulbarton Ward and Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy treatment areas. Paperless processes are in place for chemotherapy treatments and in development for radiotherapy with a dedicated software system including electronic paper records. The department has a year on year increase in new referrals and treatments and has recently expanded the radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment areas.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator to join the Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is responsible for the effective provision of administrative and clerical duties to support the smooth running of the Oncology & Haematology service and the administrative role of a MDT coordinator for cancer patients.
The post holder will become an integral part of a truly exciting and innovative multidisciplinary team that works collectively for the sole purpose of ensuring that cancer patients are managed in the most appropriate manner for their condition.
This is a role that will open your heart and mind to the truly amazing work the NHS does for its patients whether it is through the day to day running of their care or the truly innovative and exciting research it does to find the treatment strategies of the future.
Knowledge of the NHS performance indicators such as 18 weeks Referral to Treatment (RTT) and cancer targets (62 and 31 day target) is relevant, but the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff from multi-disciplinary teams is even more so.
Ideal candidates will have to demonstrate their experience in organising and prioritising workloads. Successful candidates will receive plenty of support, guidance and learning to carry out the role and will be supported with their learning and development.
For further details / informal visits contact: 01603 287052 / [email protected]
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Administration or Foundation Management Qualification or equivalent knowledge and skills
- Demonstrates awareness of the need for updating training needs relevant to the area
- Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience within the NHS
- Experience of using Trust information systems
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of patient pathways
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Cancer Services environment
- Experience of using computerised data systems
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)