MDT Administrator - Patient Navigator

An opportunity has arisen in the Cardiothoracic Services Directorate to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic MDT Administrator to work as part of an MDT team. The Cardiothoracic Services Directorate is a regional and national centre of excellence for cardiac and respiratory care, providing some of the Trust's flagship services. We are one of the top units in the UK, providing specialist treatment for all types of heart and respiratory related conditions in adults and children across two sites.

Please review the job description and personal specification for full essential criteria. The successful applicant will be expected to use their own initiative, to work well as part of a team and to promote good working relationships with colleagues. In return, you will find that we're committed to the development and training of all staff and will be supported to develop and broaden your knowledge and skills., This role is crucial in the tracking and management of all patients requiring treatment and possible surgery. You will be responsible for updating patient's records, liaising with clinical and non-clinical professional staff for the preparation and administration of the MDT Meetings and co-ordinating key events along the patient's pathway. We are looking for an individual who can work collaboratively with other services with particular attention to detail and accurate data input.

You must be confident and assertive and have the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. You will have good listening and communication skills and be able to deal with people both internally and externally, in a sensitive and professional manner. The ability to main confidentially and adhere to Trust policies is paramount.

Excellent team working, organisational and communication skills are all essential for this post.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.