About this role
Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and is world renowned for cancer treatment and research. The Trust has an outstanding reputation for performance. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the MDT Navigator Team.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring patients referred to The Royal Marsden receive their treatment within the guidelines of the National Waiting Time targets. The post holder will make sure that patients are seen promptly following referral and treated within the appropriate timescale. This includes monitoring patients referred to other Trusts in the Network and influencing their patient pathway, via the local MDT. The post holder will also be responsible for administrative support and organisation of site-specific MDT meetings.
Due to high application volumes, we may close adverts early once enough applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible.
Because of the number of applicants, we are only able to contact those shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Penny White on 020 7811 8875 or Anna Baxter on 020 8661 3654
Main duties of the job
The MDT Navigator will be responsible for ensuring that all patients referred to The Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH) receive timely treatment in line with the National Waiting Time targets. This involves coordinating patient pathways both within RMH and across other Trusts in the Network, facilitating smooth and timely referrals, and ensuring treatment within the stipulated timeframe. The role requires cross-site coordination, and once fully trained, the role allows for a hybrid work arrangement.
The MDT Navigator will work closely with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members at referring trusts, coordinating referrals to ensure RMH meets all target dates. This involves meticulous data management, tracking of patient information on RMH databases, and ensuring updates are shared with referring organisations. Additionally, the role involves working alongside Service Managers to develop and manage datasets, produce timely reports, and improve patient tracking systems in accordance with the NHS Cancer Plan.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
2.1 Multi-Disciplinary Meeting (MDT) Coordination
Meeting Scheduling and Organisation: Coordinate meeting schedules in partnership with the lead clinician, virtually and face to face meeting, arrange necessary equipment when required. Co-ordinate and distribute agendas each week to ensure all patients requiring discussion are listed as appropriate. Documentation and Communication: Contribute to discussions as the admin support by ensuring all materials (e.g. scans, reports) are available for review at point of discussion, document MDT meeting attendance, and ensure clinical decisions are recorded during the meeting or within 24 hours of the discussion. Virtual, face to face and Support: Arrange face to face or virtual meetings and address any technical issues, ensuring all agendas are up to date and are available for review. Patient Tracking in MDT Meetings: Check all patients that have an NHS number who have been confirmed to receive NHS treatment following an MDT discussion who are on a new 62-day cancer pathway or subsequent 31-day cancer pathway and communicate applicable targets during meetings.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Good academic standard or equivalent (demonstrated through demonstrable administrative experience)
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology. Understanding of cancer waiting times Understanding of cancer care
Experience Essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general computer skills Experience using internet and email for professional purposes Presentation skills
Desirable
Experience with patient information systems (epic) Previous medical data management Familiarity with information requirements for Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to ensure accurate and comprehensive patient data is prepared for discussion
Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential
Effective verbal communication: Ability to communicate clearly and politely, both face-to-face and by phone. Procedural adherence and workflow improvement: Ability to follow local procedures and contribute to workflow improvements. Interpersonal skills: Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people (medical & nursing staff, managers, administrative staff) in a supportive and collaborative manner to facilitate patient care Database management skills: Ability to input and maintain patient tracking information as per local operational processes.
Desirable
Typing Skills: Audiotyping and copy-typing (minimum 30 wpm.)
Other Requirements Essential
Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to service needs, including possible shift work Site flexibility: Ability to work across multiple locations as needed
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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Marsden Sutton
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)