Cancer MDT Co-ordinator AssistantNHS

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Cancer MDT Co-ordinator Assistant who will provide specialist administrative support to cancer Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) within the centralised Cancer MDT Department. The role is key to optimising patient flow and acting as a central coordination point for local multidisciplinary activity.

The post holder will be responsible for modifying, maintaining and analysing patient information to update cancer pathways within the electronic patient record, in line with National Cancer Waiting Times Guidance and Trust cancer policies and procedures. They will also be accountable for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and completeness of data recorded.

This role will focus on tracking the early stages of patient pathways, including cancer screening pathways, and supporting less complex MDT meetings and tertiary pathways.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

Provide administrative support to clinical teams and cancer management, ensuring delivery of patient pathway and national standards.

Coordinate MDT meetings, including patient entries, agenda circulation, and accurate recording and distribution of outcomes and treatment plans.

Maintain and update patient data across hospital systems and the Cancer Register, ensuring accuracy and completeness (including COSD requirements).

Track patient pathways via the Cancer PTL, escalating delays or breaches in line with agreed timescales.

Support lead clinicians with administrative requirements for cancer standards and policy meetings.

Ensure high-quality data collection, validation, and reporting to meet national cancer waiting time standards.

Extract, collate, and analyse patient data, including contribution to breach analysis and root cause investigations.

Communicate effectively with clinical teams and external stakeholders, managing queries, correspondence, and sensitive information appropriately.

Maintain organised electronic and manual filing systems in line with departmental standards.

Provide cross-cover and flexible support across cancer teams as required.

Job description

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.