Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust?We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Oncology department supporting the Consultants and their clinical teams. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has excellent attention to detail and strong written English, including spelling and grammar
* Is committed to delivering high-quality work
* Is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
* Is confident using IT systems and thrives in a busy environment
* Holds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent and communicates professionally
Experience with NHS systems or in a healthcare setting is an advantage, but not essential -- we're happy to train the right person who's committed and eager to learn.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, bring positive energy, and want to be part of a team that's making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than just an admin role--it's a chance to develop your skills, support your community, and be part of something meaningful.
Main duties of the job
In this role you'll be proof-reading and editing clinical letters and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You'll carry out a variety of administrative tasks to keep things organised and efficient. You'll be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience. You will have lots of patient contact on the telephone and must be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives. You should have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. Please refer to the job description attached for further details.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.
In return we offer our employees:
* Training & development including paid apprenticeships leading to valuable qualifications
* Career progression opportunities
* 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days with continued service
* Contributory pension scheme
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer & believes in treating everyone with dignity & respect. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to the health & wellbeing of our staff & we have a number of initiatives which promotes our supportive & inclusive approach to staff health & wellbeing, career development & benefits.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of good general education to GCSE Grade C or above, including Maths and English
* IT training on office software packages
* NVQ3 Business & Administration or equivalent
* NVQ 4 in administration or equivalent
Experience
* Good level of recent secretarial experience in a busy office environment
* Maintaining records
* Previous experience working in a medical secretarial capacity
* NHS experience
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate with, co-ordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent typing, word processing and audio typing skills. IT skills for data entry
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Ability to handle difficult situations
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.
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum, pro rata
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