Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Co-ordinator - Cancer Services

Job description

Job summary

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31/03/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Cancer Services Team as a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Co-ordinator. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality cancer care across Hywel Dda University Health Board.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, working closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals to support patient-centred care and the effective management of cancer pathways. We are seeking a confident individual, who is comfortable communicating with clinical and administrative colleagues, has excellent organisational skills and can work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Cancer Services Co-Ordinator (MDT), you will

• Co-ordinate and support weekly Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Prepare and maintain MDT documentation, patient lists and meeting outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Collect, validate and record patient pathway information on relevant cancer information systems.
• Monitor patient progress through the Single Cancer Pathway and support the achievement of national cancer targets.
• Liaise with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, radiology, pathology and administrative teams to ensure patients are appropriately discussed and managed.
• Ensure MDT decisions and outcomes are accurately documented and communicated to relevant teams. Maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy, confidentiality and information governance.
• Support audits, reporting requirements and service improvement initiatives within Cancer Services.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interview will be held on 09/09/2026

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interview will be held on 09/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge/ experience in a Cancer Service or Cancer setting.
• Knowledge of site-specific cancer, including medical terminology and an understanding of cancer pathways.
• Knowledge of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets

Desirable

• IT related qualification eg ECDL
• RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Administration and office experience
• Experience of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets with the ability to touch type at speed

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to needs of service
• Able to travel to various sites within and outside the Health Board to attend meetings or training venues

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge/ experience in a Cancer Service or Cancer setting.
• Knowledge of site-specific cancer, including medical terminology and an understanding of cancer pathways.
• Knowledge of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets

Desirable

• IT related qualification eg ECDL
• RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Administration and office experience
• Experience of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets with the ability to touch type at speed

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to needs of service
• Able to travel to various sites within and outside the Health Board to attend meetings or training venues

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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