Job summary
- Main area
- Spinal Surgery
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term/Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 164-6422473
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen's Medical Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Spinal MDT Co-ordinator
Band 4
Job overview
An exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity has arisen for an MDT Co-Ordinator within the Department of Spinal Surgery. You will need to be proficient in minute taking with good typing skills, attention to detail and sound grammatical knowledge. The ability to time manage and prioritise tasks is essential. GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or above (new grade 4) is a requirement of this position. NVQ3 or above in administration, plus knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage but not a necessity.
This role is interesting and can provide a high degree of job satisfaction due to the crucial administrative support it provides to the clinicians and nursing teams. Self-sufficient, motivated individuals who work well as a team and who want to make a difference are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
Principal Role Responsibilities:
To provide administrative facilitation of Spinal MDT meetings including preparing, organising and circulating agendas, and recording the outcome of MDT meetings.
To assist and supervise the collation of all relevant documentation for team meetings, to include patient notes,, x-rays, test/investigation results, letters, etc.
To identify and be involved with co-ordinating appropriate patient referrals for discussion at the MDT team meetings using defined protocols/guidelines and liaising closely with the Spinal Clinicians.
To inspect and approve the MDT list prior to circulation to ensure data is complete and to avoid unnecessary repetition.
To confirm MDT decisions to referring clinicians and primary care.
To maintain an attendance record of core and non-core members of the MDT as part of Peer review submission.
Create correspondence as appropriate from pre-defined templates to other multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), GPs, PCT & Public Health.
To follow-up MDT outcomes to ensure they are actioned.
Answer MDT queries as appropriate, using problem solving skills, together with initiative to ask for specialist clinical advice when necessary.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good written English
- RSA 2 typing or equivalent experience
- NVQ 2 in administration or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (one to be English)
- Experience using Excel/spreadsheets
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate to EDDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous administrative experience within NHS setting
- Proven experience of organising and minuting meetings
Desirable criteria
- Previous MDT experience
- Knowledge of NUH IT systems e.g. Notis, CRIS, Medway PAS
Communication & Relationship
Essential criteria
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels
- Proven ability to manage own workload
- Proven ability to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work independently
- Able to use own initiative to problem solve
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Adams
- Job title
- Deputy Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159249924
- Additional information
Ext 89426
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