Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 223-IMT-157
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

IBD Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
To provide support to the Gastroenterology team whilst experiencing high volumes of referrals, by proactively tracking patients from referral, through diagnostics, treatment planning and all screening, upgrades and subsequent treatments in accordance with national guidance.
To prepare and co-ordinate IBD MDT meetings with consultants & IBD nurses and to ensure follow up actions have been completed.
Main duties of the job
To be fully conversant with patient pathways and to ensure that patients are treated equitably, reaching targets for first appointments, diagnostic tests and treatment within relevant times scales.
To liaise with other MDT coordinators and across the Trust to monitor the coordination of all elements of the patient pathway. This may include highlighting patient target dates to ensure that investigations are carried out in a timely manner.
To work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses, secretaries and all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) across Gastroenterology to ensure that suspected and diagnosed IBD patients are actively managed through patient pathways.
Ensure all recommendations from the MDT and its’ outcomes are recorded on Somerset immediately after the MDT and are actioned accordingly.
To produce the list of all patients to be discussed at the MDT and distribute to MDT members prior to the meeting and after the meeting circulate a list of all patients discussed indicating main conclusion from the meeting.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the members of the Gastroenterology/IBD clinical & non-clinical teams.Ìý
To respect confidentiality on any matter concerning a patient arising during the course of duty and not to disclose such information at any time to unauthorised persons.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience and Attainments
Essential criteria
- Administrative experience within the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of PAS systems
- Experience of using trusts information systems (Careflow, CRIS, Digital Dictation, Somerset)
- Involvement or participation in MDT meetings
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role
- Competent use of computerised data systems i.e. excel, Microsoft office, word and outlook
- Good time management and prioritisation to ensure deadlines are met
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Thomas Wareing
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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