Lung Cancer Tracker/ MDM Co-ordinator (Cha) in Edinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED THU 9 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section

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Job Purpose

The Lung Cancer Tracker/ MDM Coordinator will work with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff in cancer multidisciplinary teams in Lothian and in the South East Scotland region

• To coordinate regular multidisciplinary team meetings (MDMs) for patients diagnosed with cancer(s) to ensure that the journey of each cancer patient runs smoothly and is progressed in a seamless manner.
• Ensure delays in patient pathways are minimised and adhere to 62 and 31 day Cancer Waiting Times, take appropriate action and escalate to appropriate management team.
• To track the progress of each cancer patient. To record key data items to assist in monitoring the care of patients, that follow-up action is implemented and that information is relayed to the patient and the GP within the time frame stipulated.
• To provide the data/information for weekly reports submitted to Senior Management Teams and Scottish Government.
  
  

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Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage