Job overview
The opportunity has arisen for a Band MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) Coordinator for the Thames Valley Vascular Network, based at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on a secondment.
The MDT Coordinator will ensure all patients are discussed at the weekly Vascular MDT meetings at the John Radcliffe Hospital, monthly Venous, Complex Aortic and Carotid Body Tumour MDTs by organising the patient lists and ensuring that all relevant clinical documentation is available for clinicians to make informed treatment decisions using agreed templates and processes. This role is essential for coordinating the delivery of care to ensure interventions are carried out as timely as possible, including carotid endarterectomy and abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs, as set out in the national service specification for specialised vascular services. The post-holder will operate as a main point of contact for clinicians and administrators across the network for responding to queries regarding a patient’s clinical investigations and treatment plan.
Main duties of the job
The role is administrative and will require great organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills is essential as you will be working as part a large team. The role will involve liaising with both clinical and support staff. You will receive initial training for the role but knowledge of the NHS, NHS systems and previous experience of arranging and undertaking MDT meetings would be a significant advantage. You will need to be able to cope well under pressure, use your initiative to work individually and work well as part of a team.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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