Bariatric MDT Co-ordinator

Bariatric MDT Co-ordinator – South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The role involves coordinating and providing administrative support to the Bariatric multidisciplinary team and other sub-speciality MDTs. You will coordinate seminar clinics, collate and record accurate, timely data, provide up-to-date information on patient pathways, and work closely with Consultant Surgeons, Specialist nurses, Dieticians, psychologists and secretaries.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately compile and update a list of Bariatric patients for discussion during the MDT.
• Attend MDT meetings and document outcomes live in Meditech.
• Gather key patient information (notes, test results) in preparation for meetings.
• Prepare MDT data sets to ensure essential patient information is available.
• Coordinate meetings, dates, room bookings and agendas.
• Provide reports from Launchpad and maintain the bariatric database.
• Document MDT outcomes in Meditech and record action items.
• Provide updates on patient pathways.
• Coordinate seminar clinics, schedule patient entry/exit, and make follow‑up appointments.
• Communicate standard letters to patients and type nurse‑led clinic letters.
• Work with clinicians to ensure National Bariatric Standards are met for the MDT element.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work to agreed deadlines.
• Good report writing and note‑taking skills.

Experience

• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Communicating accurately and empathetically with patients and relatives.
• Liaising with staff members at all levels.
• Experience using healthcare databases, systems and procedures.
• Basic understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Experience working with clinicians of varying seniority.
• Experience using Windows‑based software.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and NHS governance.
• Experience in clinical audit, quality evaluation, research or risk management.
• Extensive knowledge of Meditech V6 System.

Qualifications

• Basic typing skills.
• Understanding of the 18‑week RTT standard.
• IT systems/software package proficiency.
• GCSE (Grade A‑C in Maths and English) or NVQ Level 3 in business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of self‑development.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Relevant data protection and security knowledge.

Personal Qualities

• Able to work under pressure.
• Pleasant and professional attitude.
• Approachable.
• Sense of humour.
• Flexible.

EEO Statement: We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and especially those from under‑represented groups.

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