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Fixed term until 26/02/2027- Secondment Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cancer Services Team as a Patient Pathway Coordinator.
In this key role, you will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for cancer and suspected cancer patients. You will ensure that meetings are well-organised, relevant documentation is available to support clinical decision-making, and that outcomes are accurately recorded. A crucial part of the role is to ensure patients progress through their cancer pathway in a timely and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities Include
Organising and facilitating MDT meetings
Ensuring all necessary clinical information is available for discussion
Recording decisions and outcomes from MDT meetings
Coordinating patient pathways to support timely diagnosis and treatment
About You
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with:
A good standard of education
Excellent communication and IT skills
The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment as part of a team
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality cancer care and make a real difference to patient outcomes.
Informal enquiries to: Pamela Sutherland – Cancer Quality Manager:
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Additional Information For Candidates
Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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