MDT Coordinator - Histopathology

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  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job Title: MDT Coordinator - HistopathologyDepartment: HistopathologyJob Type: Specific Purpose ContractHours: 37 per week (Full-Time)Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.Role Purpose
  • The MDT Pathway Coordinator is responsible to ensure the effective coordination of the Breast Programme Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) service at Blackrock Clinic. This role supports accurate tracking of patient journeys, organisation of MDT meetings, compliance with NCCP and other regulatory and accreditation standards, and smooth communication between clinical teams.
  • The post-holder provides essential operational support to the Histopathology Department, and may also assist other MDTs as required by Blackrock Health.
Required Qualifications/ Experience
  • Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in a hospital setting.
Or
  • Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI).
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative role or equivalent in a healthcare organisation
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
  • Strong communication and team coordination abilities.
  • High accuracy with data and documentation.
  • Competent IT and digital platform skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • MDT or cancer pathway experience desirable.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing early MDT processes, documentation templates, SOPs, and workflow standards.
  • Set up MDT schedules, digital platforms, meeting templates, and information-sharing pathways.
  • Schedule and organise MDT meetings, circulate case lists, and ensure all relevant information is available in a timely manner.
  • Liaise closely with radiology, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, and nursing teams to ensure complete case preparation.
  • Record MDT discussions and ensure all minutes of the MDT discussions and outcomes are reflected within the patient records accurately and within a timely manner.
  • Disseminate decisions and MDT patient outcomes to the relevant teams within a timely manner.
  • Facilitate virtual, hybrid, or in-person MDT formats. Prioritise in-person MDT meeting formats.
  • Monitor MDT member attendance and ensure this is communicated to the chair on a quarterly basis.
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension
  • Annual bonus*
  • Discounted café
  • Sports and Social club
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted onsite pharmacy
Please Note:Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at recruitment@blackrock-clinic.comIt is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.

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