Job summary Band 5 Deputy MDT Team Leader The Cancer Pathways Team has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy MDT Team Leader to join our existing team within the Cancer Pathways department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. You will be responsible for the training, and development of staff and with assisting in the day-to-day management of the team. You will work closely alongside the MDT Team Leader in the delivery of the cancer targets and deputise when needed. You will need to be a team player, have excellent organisational and communication skills and an eye for detail. An excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, experience using a hospital database, knowledge of cancer terminology and the national cancer targets would be advantageous. Duties will also include coordinating the MDT meetings and organising all the documentation needed for these. You will need to track patients through their cancer pathway in line with the cancer waiting time targets, along with providing accurate data entry onto an external database. You will need to be able to effectively communicate with clinical and clerical staff across all internal and external organisations. Main duties of the job To support the MDT Team Leader and Associate Directorate Manager in the efficient and effective operational management of the Cancer Pathways Team in order to deliver continually improving, high quality patient care. To line manage the Cancer Support Team (Band 3 Cancer Trackers) and to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Cancer Pathways team to meet the needs of the directorate. The Deputy Team Leader will provide support and expert knowledge to the team of Cancer Trackers and associated roles within the Cancer Pathways Team. The Deputy Team Leader has delegated responsibilities for a range of operational activities (in the absence of the Team Leader), working autonomously using initiative and their specialist knowledge and experience of the service to make decisions. About us Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-7111668PCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities To support the MDT Team Leader and Associate Directorate Manager in the efficient and effective operational management of the Cancer Pathways Team in order to deliver continually improving, high quality patient care. Pease refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities To support the MDT Team Leader and Associate Directorate Manager in the efficient and effective operational management of the Cancer Pathways Team in order to deliver continually improving, high quality patient care. Pease refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level / A Level Standard Desirable Educated to degree level standard or equivalent Experience Essential NHS Experience Familiarity of using NHS systems Desirable Experience of working within a Cancer Pathways Team or similar Experience of people management Skills Essential Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and attention to detail Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Level / A Level Standard Desirable Educated to degree level standard or equivalent Experience Essential NHS Experience Familiarity of using NHS systems Desirable Experience of working within a Cancer Pathways Team or similar Experience of people management Skills Essential Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and attention to detail Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)