Job summary
- Main area
- MDT Co-ordinator
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 190-7968-DIR
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Jessop Wing
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 pa/pro rata for part time staff
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2024
Employer heading
MDT Co-ordinator
NHS AfC: Band 4
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OGN) Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our administrative team to actively support the Directorate in the efficient and effective management of MDTs.
The successful candidate will have a methodical approach to work, be extremely well organised and have a flexible attitude incorporating the Trust PROUD values. With a clear understanding of patient confidentiality as well as a background in an administrative setting this post would ideally suit an individual wanting to further their experience in administration. Previous experience would be advantageous.
Effective computer skills are essential and experience of using a hospital computer system would also be desirable.
Main duties of the job
- To co-ordinate the effective delivery of MDT services within the Gynaecology directorate. To provide efficient, high quality and comprehensive support to the MDT.
- To monitor and mange the care pathways of patients being treated under the MDT.
- To manage the collection of data in relation to the operation of the MDT Service.
- To work closely with the Gynaecology MDT (Consultants, Nurses and Administrators), the wider trust and relevant national and regional networks to ensure the effective delivery and improvement of the service.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
To work as part of the OGN team to actively assist the Directorate in the efficient and effective management of the directorate MDTs in line with both national and local standards. The post holder will ensure workload is managed in a timely and accurate manner, with meticulous attention to detail with escalation of any capacity or target issues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent to include English Language at grade C or above
- Diploma-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable short courses or equivalent experience in report writing, data collation and analysis of results.
Desirable criteria
- Proof of continuous self-development
- Evidence of completion of short courses in Microsoft Office suite.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant and relevant experience working within an administrative and clerical role
- Experience of planning complex processes
- Experience with databases & data handling
- A demonstrable understanding of the importance of data quality and the impact of poor quality on operational systems
- Experience of meeting objectives and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of MDT Co-ordination
- Experience of working in a gynaecology speciality
- Experience of using Trust information systems (e.g., Lorenzo / Infoflex/ PACS / ICE)
- Experience of working in a monitoring / compliance role
- Experience of working in a monitoring / compliance role
- Knowledge and experience of working with NHS England 18- week RTT Pathways & Targets.
- Typing and circulating minutes.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Further training
Essential criteria
- Advanced level working knowledge of all Microsoft packages (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Flexible approach to working practices and willingness to undertake training as required to deliver the duties of the post
Special Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Assertiveness/ negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of liaising with senior clinical and management staff
- Proven organisational skills
- A proven understanding of GDPR and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Evidence of casework management, working to timescales
- Evidence of supporting continuous service development Able to work in a methodical & analytical manner.
Other Factors
Essential criteria
- Good approach to stressful situations
- Proven reliable attendance record
- A “can do” mentality Ability to work under limited supervision
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jade Firth
- Job title
- Assistant Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2268730
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