Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established MDT Co-ordinator team within Cancer Services at Salford Royal Foundation Trust. We are a busy department with a strong record of high performance in both national and local cancer targets and this continued level of performance is a priority for the Trust.

In this unique and interesting administrative role, you will be responsible for the proactive monitoring of patients progress along their diagnostic and treatment pathways and will be required to provide accurate data and information to support this. You will work amongst a range of different stakeholders in a Multidisciplinary team and provide information to support achievement of the national cancer waiting times. You will be required to prepare and facilitate the MDT meetings as well as the collection of data for diagnosed and suspected cancer patients, ensuring it is recorded on the appropriate database.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for delivering compassionate excellence. You will have strong administration skills and be able to manage multiple deadlines. You will be someone who is looking to progress and also willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best outcome for our patients. You will be a team player who is able to work autonomously when required. Working with our existing MDT Co-ordinators we are looking to add to our existing team to provide full support in all aspects of this role and to provide MDT Co-ordinator cover across all tumour groups.

In return we can offer you an interesting and rewarding opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the delivery of patient services.

Working for our organisation

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. 

Person specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential criteria

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
  • Desirable criteria

  • AMSPAR
  • Experience, Knowledge & Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working in a very busy office/role
  • Evidence of influencing and negotiating
  • Previous data collection
  • Previous administration experience
  • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of cancer waiting times/cancer performance targets
  • Trust Values and Behaviours

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours