Cancer MDT Coordinator

at  Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Services are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) Co-ordinator. This role is crucial in the tracking and management of all patients who are on suspected cancer pathways within the relevant disease site. You will be responsible for updating patient’s records on the cancer database, liaising with different clinical and non-clinical professional staff and an integral member of the Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. Cancer Services are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with other services with particular attention to detail and accurate data input.
Monitor the Cancer Patient Target List (PTL) on a daily basis to ensure that patients are not exceeding the cancer waiting times standards.
Use knowledge of NHS performance targets to proactively inform the Assistant Cancer Manager of prospective breaches and assist in monitoring and accurately reporting breaches of cancer waiting times targets.
Track and investigate patients along their care pathway to ensure achievement of cancer waiting times targets.
To communicate effectively with QVH staff at all levels and liaise with offsite staff and other tertiary health providers to ensure the required data is collected and reported according to national and local deadlines.
Maintain awareness of relevant external NHS guidance and documentation.
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Monitor the Cancer Patient Target List (PTL) on a daily basis to ensure that patients are not exceeding the cancer waiting times standards.
Use knowledge of NHS performance targets to proactively inform the Assistant Cancer Manager of prospective breaches and assist in monitoring and accurately reporting breaches of cancer waiting times targets.
Track and investigate patients along their care pathway to ensure achievement of cancer waiting times targets.
To communicate effectively with QVH staff at all levels and liaise with offsite staff and other tertiary health providers to ensure the required data is collected and reported according to national and local deadlines.
Maintain awareness of relevant external NHS guidance and documentation

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