Job summary
We are looking to appoint an Administrator to work within the support team with the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs). Candidates must have administration skills with excellent communication and people skills, ideally with a good understanding of NHS healthcare systems and processes.
This is a 1 year post working full time 37.5 hours per week over 5 days.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a growing team to carry out a varied range of tasks to assist with the CNS workload in including managing phone calls, arranging blood tests, preparing documents for clinics, providing patients with information and general coordination of patient's pathways. This position will require development of knowledge in a number of areas such as the diagnosis and treatment pathways of cancer patients, so would provide an opportunity to progress within the department over time as the administrator will be involved in all aspects of the departments work, learning all the relevant systems and processes and possibly supporting and working with the wider cancer services team such as the support workers and Allied Health Professionals.
The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, must be reliable, well organised and able to work as part of a team or independently. It is essential that the successful candidate is keen to learn new skills.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education.
- Typing or Word Processing qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
- ECDL or evidence of NVQ 3 Administration (or equivalent) qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly excel.
- Previous experience of working in an office environment.
Desirable
- Experience using PTLs or tracking lists.
- Knowledge of the Cancer Register.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of Trust IT systems (NHS Mail, Maxims, PAS).
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education.
- Typing or Word Processing qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
- ECDL or evidence of NVQ 3 Administration (or equivalent) qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly excel.
- Previous experience of working in an office environment.
Desirable
- Experience using PTLs or tracking lists.
- Knowledge of the Cancer Register.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of Trust IT systems (NHS Mail, Maxims, PAS).
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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