MDT Coordinator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

Patient Navigation Responsibilities Coordinate and navigate patients through their cancer care pathway from referral to treatment, ensuring all stages are completed within the timescales agreed by the SSG. Utilise relevant hospital IT systems, including PAS, endoscopy reporting systems, radiology systems, and histology systems, to monitor and track patient progress. Proactively arrange and pre-book appointments in line with agreed SSG pathways, ensuring patients progress through each stage of their pathway within required timescales. Monitor diagnostic appointments for priority patients and escalate any delays or appointments that fall outside the required target timeframe. Identify, investigate, and proactively address delays or barriers at any stage of the patient pathway. Where resolution is not possible, follow agreed escalation processes and inter-trust transfer procedures, informing line management of any concerns. Ensure timely transfer of patients requiring tertiary centre input, following network and SSG protocols. Complete and submit SMDT referral documentation within 24 hours of the clinical decision to refer, ensuring all required clinical information is provided within agreed timescales. Identify pathway bottlenecks and communicate issues regularly with line managers, contributing to the development and implementation of solutions to improve patient flow. Liaise effectively with internal teams, partner Trusts, and network organisations to support continuous monitoring and coordination of patient pathways. Advise clinical teams when waiting time adjustments are appropriate, ensuring all adjustments are accurately recorded and documented in accordance with national guidance and Trust procedures.

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