Job summary
We are looking for someone organised and efficient to support in administration within the NGS Macmillan Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, for 22.5 hours per week.
We care for our staff as much as we do for our patients, so need someone who can support all the staff within the unit. Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached, for more information.
Main duties of the job
You would be supporting the NGS Macmillan Unit, including the Chemotherapy team, the Palliative Care team, Acute Oncology team, the Macmillan Information & Support Centre team and the Cancer Services Manager.
This will enable our clinical teams to spend more time in the clinical environment. You would be supporting them with their administration tasks, including diary management, recruitment, arranging meetings, procurement, trainings and absence reviews, producing newsletters and displays and any other administrative tasks as and when required.
Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel, we try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and supported. The hospital is set in lovely grounds - ideal for just being able to get out and stretch your legs during your working day. The team are a really friendly, down to earth bunch who love working here, and we're really welcoming to anyone new to the team.
We like to develop our staff, so there are lots of opportunities in this role to be able to broaden your knowledge, learn new skills, take on more responsibility, gain new qualifications and to start or to progress your career with us.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English Grade 8-4 (or equivalent)
- Excellent keyboard (IT) skills, RSAIII level or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience of using Health Roster/ similar system
- Previous experience of Incident reporting (Datix)
- Previous experience of using Agresso or unit4
- Working knowledge of TRAC recruitment system
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working independently and as part of a wider team
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office and Excel applications
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Health Care environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Minute taking at meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work to own initiative
- Pleasant and courteous manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English Grade 8-4 (or equivalent)
- Excellent keyboard (IT) skills, RSAIII level or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience of using Health Roster/ similar system
- Previous experience of Incident reporting (Datix)
- Previous experience of using Agresso or unit4
- Working knowledge of TRAC recruitment system
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working independently and as part of a wider team
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office and Excel applications
- Previous experience of working in an office environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a Health Care environment
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Computer literacy
- Minute taking at meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work to own initiative
- Pleasant and courteous manner
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).
