NHS

MDT Assistant - 12 months


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Pay24,937.00 - 26,598.00 / year
LocationBradford/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9389-26-0116?language=en&page=23&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Closing Date: 06.04.26 (this may change dependent on response).

      Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 07.04.26

      Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 23.04.26

      Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role .

      We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who can work as part of a team and on their own initiative to join our Lead Cancer team as Assistant MDT Coordinators here at BTHFT.

      Main duties of the job

      The post holder will play a pivotal role in the administrative support of cancer services, by providing a high standard of administrative assistance. They will liaise with the fast-track team to ensure all suspected cancer referrals (plus other referrals connected to the Cancer Waiting Times targets) are captured on the Patient Pathway Management (PPM) system. The post holder will then support the MDT Coordinators in managing the patient's pathway from 1st seen appointment throughout.

      About us

      Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

      • We value people
      • We are one team
      • We care

      We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

      Details

      Date posted

      23 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      389-26-7871615

      Job locations

      Bradford Royal Infirmary

      Duckworth Lane

      Bradford

      BD9 6RJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Supporting the MDTs with data collection and preparation of patient data, ensuring reports and all other necessary information is available in readiness for weekly MDT meetings.

      To assist with all post-MDT administrative duties

      Support Clinical Service Units optimise cancer patients journey here at BTHFT and external trusts should a referral be made.

      To assist with the monitoring of patient pathways in line with the CWT guidance to ensure all relevant Cancer Targets are met.

      Maintain an up to date and accurate record on the Cancer tracking system.

      Provide cross cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

      To support the MDT Co-Ordinators with accurate data entry as required.

      Communicate effectively within the Cancer Pathway Team and wider organisation.

      To be responsible for correlating and checking daily reports and escalating issues and concerns where necessary.

      To actively participate in the annual appraisal process and work towards achieving yearly objectives.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Supporting the MDTs with data collection and preparation of patient data, ensuring reports and all other necessary information is available in readiness for weekly MDT meetings.

      To assist with all post-MDT administrative duties

      Support Clinical Service Units optimise cancer patients journey here at BTHFT and external trusts should a referral be made.

      To assist with the monitoring of patient pathways in line with the CWT guidance to ensure all relevant Cancer Targets are met.

      Maintain an up to date and accurate record on the Cancer tracking system.

      Provide cross cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

      To support the MDT Co-Ordinators with accurate data entry as required.

      Communicate effectively within the Cancer Pathway Team and wider organisation.

      To be responsible for correlating and checking daily reports and escalating issues and concerns where necessary.

      To actively participate in the annual appraisal process and work towards achieving yearly objectives.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of managing confidential patient information
      • Relevant experience of working within a team or independently
      • Experience or working towards and achieving deadlines
      • Experience of the Cancer Waiting Times standards
      • Experience of understanding complex and sensitive information
      • Experience of undertaking audits and analysing the results to produce comprehensive meaningful reports and action plans

      Desirable

      • Relevant administrative experience in the NHS

      Skills

      Essential

      • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
      • Excellent communication skills - able to demonstrate effective listening, verbal and written skills
      • Ability to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively
      • Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
      • Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
      • Ability to stay calm, show tact and empathy in a potentially intimidating environment
      • Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE qualification in English and Math at grade C or higher
      • Evidence of on-going personal development

      Desirable

      • Recent experience within an NHS administrative role

      Other requirements

      Essential

      • Aptitude for working with and supporting others
      • Ability to work for prolonged periods of time using display screen equipment.
      • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of managing confidential patient information
      • Relevant experience of working within a team or independently
      • Experience or working towards and achieving deadlines
      • Experience of the Cancer Waiting Times standards
      • Experience of understanding complex and sensitive information
      • Experience of undertaking audits and analysing the results to produce comprehensive meaningful reports and action plans

      Desirable

      • Relevant administrative experience in the NHS

      Skills

      Essential

      • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
      • Excellent communication skills - able to demonstrate effective listening, verbal and written skills
      • Ability to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and work collaboratively
      • Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
      • Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
      • Ability to stay calm, show tact and empathy in a potentially intimidating environment
      • Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE qualification in English and Math at grade C or higher
      • Evidence of on-going personal development

      Desirable

      • Recent experience within an NHS administrative role

      Other requirements

      Essential

      • Aptitude for working with and supporting others
      • Ability to work for prolonged periods of time using display screen equipment.
      • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Bradford Royal Infirmary

      Duckworth Lane

      Bradford

      BD9 6RJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Bradford Royal Infirmary

      Duckworth Lane

      Bradford

      BD9 6RJ


      Employer's website

      https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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