MDT Coordinator and Pathway Tracker - Cancer Services

MDT Coordinator and Pathway Tracker - Cancer Services

Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 |

Contract:

Fixed‑term 12 months (Secondment for internal applicants) |

Hours:

Full time – 37.5 hours per week | Job ‑7968723‑A

Site:
Lister Hospital, Stevenage
Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum

Recruiting an MDT Coordinator and Pathway Tracker to support the proactive tracking of patients with suspected or confirmed cancer diagnoses through all appropriate pathways from point of entry into the Trust. The role involves ensuring timely booking and progression of patient journeys in line with national Cancer Waiting Time standards, supporting clinical decision‑making and maintaining accurate records.

• Manage the Patient Tracking List (PTL) and coordinate administrative processes. • Escalate delays and support MDT meetings, ensuring all required clinical information is available for safe decision‑making. • Liaise with internal and external clinical teams to obtain investigations, imaging and test results. • Attend and maintain accurate attendance records for weekly MDT meetings in accordance with national Peer Review requirements.

• Ensure patient journeys adhere to national Cancer Waiting Time standards (28‑Day Faster Diagnosis, 31‑Day and 62‑Day targets).
• Support the smooth running of MDT meetings and live data entry during discussions.
• Coordinate notes, investigations, imaging and test results, liaising externally when necessary.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance.
• Plan, book and progress appointments to meet service targets.

• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.

• Strong administrative processes knowledge and organisational skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Basic knowledge of cancer pathways and national Cancer Waiting Time standards.
• Medical terminology and patient pathway in an acute trust setting.

• Administrative or clerical role in a busy office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Communication with staff at different organisational levels.
• Experience with in NHS or healthcare setting.
• Patient pathway tracking or clinical team support.
• Minute‑taking or live data entry during meetings.

• Accuracy with detailed information and high data quality.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Typing accuracy and confidence for live data entry.
• Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Knowledge of cancer pathways and national standards.
• Understanding of MDT processes.

• Calm, composed, and able to work under pressure.
• Logical, methodical, and highly organised.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and resilient to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned with the Trust’s values:
  Include, Respect, Improve.
• Interest in service improvement and willingness to contribute ideas.
• Supports colleagues and works effectively as part of a wider team.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, and from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic backgrounds who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We provide alternative formats for the advert and support measures for people with disabilities. We support UK armed forces, reservists, veterans and military spouses/partners, and we are carer‑friendly.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Where a vacancy is advertised as a temporary position, the specified duration will be stated in the advert. If the role becomes permanent after the fixed term, the successful applicant may not need to re‑apply and can be transitioned to a permanent position when appropriate.

Helen Rose – Assistant Manager Cancer Performance Team
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