Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has a risen for a Cancer MDM coordinator to join a dynamic team. Ideally you will have experience of working unsupervised and you will possess sound interpersonal skills including excellent communication, clerical, customer service and organisational skills.You will have an aptitude for data and information, preferably with an NHS background and experience of using Allscripts and other hospital systems / applications but training will be provided. You will be responsible for the tracking of cancer pathways / coordinating the MDM team meetings and ensuring that person centered care is delivered in a timely and professional manner and work to deadlines in line with local and national requirements.* Previous applicants - please do not apply for this, or similar role if you were unsuccessful in the last 6 months.Thank You.Main duties of the jobYou will possess sound interpersonal skills including excellent communication, clerical, customer service and organisational skills.The post requires you to be able to organise and co-ordinate a wide range of tasks within tight timescales in an effective professional manner. To work under pressure, show initiative and play an important role in the effective organisation of MDMs and cancer compliance.About usThe organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care. The We Care System is a fundamentally new model that the organisation will be shifting to, it champions empowerment, promotes innovation and will bolster the connection and collaboration of staff throughout the organisation.The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential5 GCES's equivalent including Maths and EnglishDesirableMust be able to demonstrate a good educational backgroundGovernanceEssentialAll staff MUST comply with the legal obligations and statutory requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, the Trusts IT Security and Information Governance Policies, Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines. These are available on the staff Intranet siteSkills and experienceEssentialExcellent communication, listening and organisation skills To have accurate minute taking and data entry Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills 2 years' experience is an administrative role Work under pressure and to tight deadlinesDesirableData collection, preferably clinical data Initiation of processes for data collectionPersonal and Professional attributesEssentialStrong interpersonal and time management skillsOther requirementsEssentialTo have knowledge of the National Cancer waiting times targets To know of and adhere to the Trusts Vision, Mission and Values To be able to travel between the sites when requiredDesirableCancer reform strategy. Cancer Outcomes and service data set Medical Terminology - Cancer (advantageous) Understanding of data / information issues Cancer patient pathways Knowledge of hospital systems in particular Infoflex Understanding of an MDTDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressQueen Elizabeth Queen Mother HospitalRamsgate RoadMargateCT9 4ANEmployer's websitehttps://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)