Bariatric MDT Co-ordinator – South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The role involves coordinating and providing administrative support to the Bariatric multidisciplinary team and other sub-speciality MDTs. You will coordinate seminar clinics, collate and record accurate, timely data, provide up-to-date information on patient pathways, and work closely with Consultant Surgeons, Specialist nurses, Dieticians, psychologists and secretaries.
Job Responsibilities
* Accurately compile and update a list of Bariatric patients for discussion during the MDT.
* Attend MDT meetings and document outcomes live in Meditech.
* Gather key patient information (notes, test results) in preparation for meetings.
* Prepare MDT data sets to ensure essential patient information is available.
* Coordinate meetings, dates, room bookings and agendas.
* Provide reports from Launchpad and maintain the bariatric database.
* Document MDT outcomes in Meditech and record action items.
* Provide updates on patient pathways.
* Coordinate seminar clinics, schedule patient entry/exit, and make follow‑up appointments.
* Communicate standard letters to patients and type nurse‑led clinic letters.
* Work with clinicians to ensure National Bariatric Standards are met for the MDT element.
Person Specification
Skills
* Good organisational skills.
* Able to work to agreed deadlines.
* Good report writing and note‑taking skills.
Experience
* Working independently and as part of a team.
* Communicating accurately and empathetically with patients and relatives.
* Liaising with staff members at all levels.
* Experience using healthcare databases, systems and procedures.
* Basic understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
* Experience working with clinicians of varying seniority.
* Experience using Windows‑based software.
* Previous NHS experience.
* Basic knowledge of statistics and NHS governance.
* Experience in clinical audit, quality evaluation, research or risk management.
* Extensive knowledge of Meditech V6 System.
Qualifications
* Basic typing skills.
* Understanding of the 18‑week RTT standard.
* IT systems/software package proficiency.
* GCSE (Grade A‑C in Maths and English) or NVQ Level 3 in business administration, or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of self‑development.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Relevant data protection and security knowledge.
Personal Qualities
* Able to work under pressure.
* Pleasant and professional attitude.
* Approachable.
* Sense of humour.
* Flexible.
EEO Statement: We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and especially those from under‑represented groups.
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