NHS MDT Coordinator salary, 2026/27
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) coordinators schedule and minute the weekly MDT meetings where consultants, nurses and AHPs review cancer and other complex patient cases. The role is critical for treatment decision-making and audit. Most coordinators are Band 4, with senior posts at Band 5.
- Range (England)
- £28,392 to £39,043
- Typical bands
- Band 4, Band 5
- Hourly entry
- £14.52
- Hourly top
- £19.97
MDT Coordinator pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band MDT Coordinators are typically paid on. Most MDT Coordinators move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
MDT Coordinator pay in Scotland
Scottish NHS staff are paid on a separate pay scale, negotiated by the Scottish Government rather than the UK Pay Review Body. Scotland consistently pays more than England at every band. The figures below are the Scottish equivalents for the same bands.
Common questions
- What pay band is a MDT Coordinator on?
- NHS MDT Coordinators sit at Band 4 or Band 5 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified MDT Coordinators usually start on the lowest banding shown, with progression to the higher bands as they take on more senior or specialist work.
- How much does an NHS MDT Coordinator earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS MDT Coordinator earns between £28,392 and £39,043 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £14.52 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £19.97 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish MDT Coordinators earn between £31,537 and £43,039 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find MDT Coordinator jobs in the NHS?
- NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) lists all current vacancies across the four UK nations. Filter by 'Pay Band' to focus on roles at the band you're interested in. HSC Recruit covers Northern Ireland (jobs.hscni.net) and NHS Scotland Jobs covers Scotland (jobs.scot.nhs.uk). Most Trusts also list vacancies on their own websites alongside the national portal.
- Does MDT Coordinator get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. MDT Coordinators working at Inner London Trusts get 20% on top of basic pay (minimum £5,794, maximum £8,746 for 2026/27). Outer London is 15%, Fringe is 5%. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish MDT Coordinators don't receive a London weighting equivalent.