GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SITUATIONS VACANTWe are an Equal Opportunities EmployerDIVISION - Nursing, Midwifery & QualityWARD – Cancer ServicesBAND – 3 - Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordinator37.5 hours /FIXED TERM for 12 monthsSALARY £19,737 to £21,142 (full time rate)REF: 297-2021-3218An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to join our cancer services team as a Cancer Multidisciplinary team Co-ordinator.The role is to ensure patients are tracked throughout their cancer pathway, are treated in a timely fashion, meeting national targets and co-ordinate the weekly MDT meetings. Responsibility for ensuring patients move smoothly and in a timely fashion along their cancer pathway is another key component. This involves working closely with other departments to ensure appointments and investigations are arranged in a timely fashion.The post will involve working closely with clinicians, administrative staff and managers to ensure that weekly meetings are held in an effective way, and making sure outcomes are noted and acted upon. Keeping records complete and up to date at all times using a range of tools is a core task.Enthusiasm, commitment and flexibility are required for this role along with good customer service and excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with excellent attention to detail is absolutely essential.You should also be computer literate and be able to work on your own initiative. If you think you are the right person to take on this challenge, we would like to hear from you.Informal enquiries welcomed by Annia Carter – Lead Cancer Pathway Facilitator. Tel 0191 4453660Interview date to be confirmed