Plastic Surgery Lead Coordinator
Job closing date: 15 July 2026
We are currently seeking a Plastic Surgery Coordinator at Great Western Hospital, Swindon who can work within the hospital on a full time, permanent basis (37.5hrs per week).
Main duties of the job
The Plastic Surgery Coordinator will support Cancer Services as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary teams, providing a pro‑active and facilitative clinical pathway navigation service by supporting clinical teams in ensuring that patient care is delivered in an effective and timely manner in accordance with national guidance. To provide administrative support services to the Consultants and clinical staff in the Plastics department and provide an accurate bookings process to ensure we can deliver the best service for patients. To facilitate a smooth running of the department and the service by acting as a focus of communication with patients and their families, GP’s and Cancer Services.
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be required to have regular consultation with clinical teams and a wide range of other health professionals, including local and regional cancer teams, booking teams and other support staff, both locally and at other providers. The post holder’s remit is informed by relevant and contemporary national cancer policy and revisions to these frameworks as they are published. The pro‑active collection and dissemination of relevant clinical data and information is a crucial part of ensuring the success of the role and the data management elements of this post should not be underestimated. They will be delegated a high level of responsibility and be expected to work independently, frequently using their own initiative within defined administrative policies and procedures without reference to senior managers.
Qualifications
- Educated to at least A-Level/diploma level or equivalent
- Demonstrable evidence of recognised IM&T qualifications (minimum equating to ECDL)
- Demonstrable evidence of further (relevant) Continual Professional Development
- Keyboard skills to RSA II or equivalent
- Database management
- Oncology for non‑clinicians and/or National Cancer Intelligence Network e‑learning cancer modules
Experience
- An understanding of medical terminology relevant to the role, and ability to demonstrate effective teamwork in any setting. Previous experience of coordinating a service, using data validation and extraction software, using MS Office applications, and handling highly sensitive information.
- Previous NHS experience. Previous experience of working in MDT Coordinator role. Familiarity with patient clinical notes and data systems.
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.
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