Cancer Services Administrator

Do you have background in administration along with a desire to have an impact on patient care within Cancer Services? We are recruiting an Administrator to work in the role of MDT Coordinator.

This post is 30 hours per week. The post holder must be able to work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

This role is currently a hybrid role with a mixture of on‑site working and home‑based working. The role covers the county, so travel to Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital is expected to run the MDT meetings (at least weekly).

We are looking for someone 30 hours per week who can confidently communicate with a broad range of colleagues while working remotely, is a confident typist with knowledge of medical terminology and can confidently co‑ordinate cancer MDT meetings both in person and on virtual platforms (i.e. MS Teams), can manage the facilitation of MDT equipment, and has knowledge and experience as outlined on the Job Description.

As an MDT Coordinator, you will coordinate and run cancer MDT meetings, tracking patients on a suspected cancer pathway, and supporting the data collection of national CWT, COSD and audit requirements.

You will also assist with the collection and inputting of patient activity data, and provide cover across the MDT Coordinator team. This is a fast paced and demanding role, set within a very friendly and supportive team environment.

You'll join a team who are passionate about delivering the best possible service to our patients. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, has a good eye for detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

In return we can offer training, support with those who wish to work on their professional development, flexible working (both onsite and working from home), and a great team to work alongside!

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience
  
  Full UK driving licence with ability and willingness to travel as required
• Computer Literacy (ECDL / RSA)

• Experience of working to tight deadlines and prioritising tasks
  
  Experience of working in a busy team/ multidisciplinary environment (including virtually)
  Experience of organising and co‑ordinating meetings, including minute taking
• Knowledge of the NHS with an understanding of NHS processes and patient pathways
  
  Experience of developing processes for the collection and collation of data for audit purposes

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.