University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Oncology Support Secretary

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

To provide a specialised, comprehensive and confidential patient centred clinical administration and secretarial service to Consultants and their teams in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the specialism.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

  1. To welcome, receive and greet all visitors to the area, providing the first point of contact for all service users, dealing with and resolving routine enquiries and take appropriate action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.
  2. Responsible for implementing, updating and maintaining both manual and electronic systems and databases according to Trust policies and procedures.
  3. Be responsible for dealing with all calls received in a professional manner, ensuring telephone standards are met.
  4. Ensure all clients are provided with the relevant information, documentation and advised as to the appropriate contact for further assistance.
  5. Be responsible for ensuring all communications associated with the appointment process e.g. with Clinicians, patients, GP's and relatives etc. are undertaken in a timely and appropriate manner.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B3-7912233

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assist with training new team members in operational Departmental and Trust Procedures.
  • Undertake filing and photocopying as necessary ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.
  • Prioritising daily tasks to achieve set timescales.
  • Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy.
  • Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Assist with training new team members in operational Departmental and Trust Procedures.
  • Undertake filing and photocopying as necessary ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived.
  • Prioritising daily tasks to achieve set timescales.
  • Act as first point of contact for complaints within the department, dealing with them accordingly and in line with Trust policy.
  • Collate, input and monitor department documentation and information to assist with the production of monthly reports.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager

Sophie McDonnell

sophie.mcdonnell@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966168

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B3-7912233

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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