Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant MDT Coordinator supporting Cancer Services across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals.
This part-time role offers a blend of home-based and on-site work, providing vital administrative support to Senior and MDT Coordinators. You will help ensure cancer patients receive timely appointments and care by managing multiple MDT inboxes, tracking patient pathways, and supporting national cancer waiting time standards. If you are organised, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality service, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient care within a supportive, collaborative team.
You will be required to undertake in-person training at the Yeovil administrative office and will also need to work on-site at YDH and MPH as required. While the role will be predominantly home-based, the ability to attend site when necessary is essential to meet service needs.
24 hours a week : Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6 hours a day with morning start - fixed schedule, Thursday or Friday 6 hours a day flexible to be discussed
As an Assistant MDT Coordinator, you will manage cancer service communications, prepare and distribute MDT lists, and assist in tracking patient pathways against national targets.
You will work closely with clinical teams and external trusts to maintain accurate patient records and escalate any delays or data quality issues.
Your role includes supporting MDT meetings by ordering patient notes, entering key data, and covering colleagues during absences.
This position requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly across sites and remotely, ensuring smooth and efficient cancer service delivery.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
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Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
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NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
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Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
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A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
This role involves daily use of the Somerset Cancer Register and other hospital systems to update and validate patient data. You will assist in monitoring cancer waiting times, preparing MDT meeting agendas, and liaising with clinical and administrative teams.
The post holder must maintain confidentiality, comply with Trust policies, and support safeguarding and clinical governance standards. You will provide practical training to MDT Assistants and act as a professional link to the 2WW referral management team.
The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Physical tasks include moving patient notes for MDT meetings and occasional travel between hospital sites.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology
Working as a member of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Knowledge and experience of using MS Word and Excel, and systems and procedures for the collection and recording of data.
Ability to prioritise
Ability to work to deadlines
Experience of performance monitoring and meeting targets
Written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of the patient pathway process in hospital
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.
