To facilitate the development, management and administration of the weekly NMUH cancer multidisciplinary team meetings. It is a national cancer standard that all new cases are discussed at a weekly multidisciplinary team meeting to agree a management plan. To work closely with the cancer services managers and key cancer stakeholders of each MDT (cancer site lead consultant, surgeon, histopathologist, radiologist, cancer nurse specialist, physicians, oncologist, medical
secretaries, admissions, medical records, X-ray library) to facilitate and administer the weekly cancer MDT meetings.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with named MDT coordinators in other Trusts to ensure the efficient transfer of patients between organisations to maintain shared responsibility for national cancer targets and to facilitate discussion at the weekly cancer site specific network meetings for specialist discussion.
- To maintain and improve accurate data collection across each cancer patient pathway, developing processes for the collection of national cancer datasets for each cancer speciality using the Somerset Cancer Register.
- To assist in the production of weekly reports for submission to the Department of Health, NHS England, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Specialist Commissioning and NMUH Clinical teams as required.
The post holder will work closely with the Cancer Manager/Head of Performance and will lead on a number of key service delivery areas within Cancer. The post holder will be expected to exercise initiative, prioritise conflicting work demands and communicate effectively with the operational team, as well as internal and external departments, to ensure we continue to achieve excellence in patient care. This requires the ability to achieve objectives by influence and persuasion.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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