Lung Cancer Services Administration Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description

NHS AfC:
Band 3


Main area

  • Respiratory Medicine
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Grade

  • NHS AfC: Band 3
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Contract

  • Permanent: full time
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Hours

  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
45 hours per week (1 x 30 hour post and 1 x 15 hour post)
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Job ref

Site

  • City Hospital
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 Band 3
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 12/06/2023 23:59Job overview
We currently have a vacancy for 2 Cancer Services Administration Assistants in our expanding Lung Cancer MDT Team. We are looking for someone to support the efficient and effective transition of patients through the Lung Cancer pathway.

An aptitude for teamwork, attention to detail and adaptable to varying situations in this busy environment is very important.

The role is based at City Hospital working Monday to Friday with core hours of

This post offers flexible working with the option of hybrid working fulfilling duties both on and off site.

There will opportunities for development within lung cancer and the wider Respiratory team.

Part time hours available.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

You will be a conscientious and enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational and communication skills.

You will need to be well motivated and reliable.

You will be able to understand and accurately convey verbal and written information and be able to remain calm under pressure.

The ability to be able to be patient focussed is absolutely essential to this role.


The role of the Lung Cancer Services Administration Assistant will be to work under the supervision of the Lung Cancer Services Coordinators to provide administrative support ensuring that all suspected cancer referrals and patients diagnosed with cancer are managed through their pathway in an efficient and effective manner.

Knowledge of cancer pathway targets would be an advantage.

Working for our organisation

The Lung Cancer Service sits within Respiratory Medicine.

Working for the Lung Cancer Service is a fast paced, busy but rewarding experience and you would be a highly valued member of our team.

The team are friendly and supportive and will do their best to help you settle in and get up to speed with the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To assist the MDT Coordinators with all aspects of preparing an MDT meeting (preparing complete and accurate records for discussion, gathering together relevant clinical data ensuring that results are available for meetings; tests, scans, letters etc).
  • To assist with postMDT administrative duties (outcomes, follow ups, updating databases).
  • To assist with monitoring of patient pathways.
  • Acting as a point of contact for patient enquiries and outcomes either by phone (inbound/outbound calls) or letters.
  • Liaising with outpatient administrator re appointments and necessary important clinical information to ensure patients are seen on their pathway without delay.
  • To assist with adding/removing patients to the waiting lists and coordinating admissions using trust systems.
Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent C or above. Must include English.
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent.
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Administration experience.
  • Microsoft Office systems, including outlook and excel.
  • Understanding of patient confidentiality.
Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

  • Able to clearly convey information both written and verbally.
  • Maintain confidentiality, sensitivity and empathy when communication with patients/colleagues.
  • Ability to be able accurately input data.
Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

  • Use own judgement to make decisions in order to solve problems/enquiries and an ability to recognise when to escalate for support.
  • Work in line with standard operating procedures.
  • Able to complete tasks using own initiative.
Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Consistently works to high standards
  • Works within deadlines
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.


Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.


At Risk of redundancy:
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential
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