Do you want to support patients and clinicians at your local NHS Trust? Are you positive, reliable, IT literate, and motivated to make a difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Oncology Department supporting the clinical secretarial team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our services and play a vital role in supporting patient care.
In this role, you'll be proof‑reading and editing clinical letters and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in patient communications. You'll also carry out basic administrative tasks as needed, helping to keep things organised and efficient. You will be part of a team that works behind the scenes to support clinicians and improve patient experience.
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 eager to learn.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake letter processing, scanning and general admin duties.
It is essential that you are able to demonstrate good interpersonal, verbal and written skills and have a "can do" attitude. You will have a good level of IT literacy as you will be using multiple software packages.
Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.
Benefits
* 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
* Access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite parking available from £50 a year
* Staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
Equal opportunities
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and we have a number of initiatives which promote our supportive and inclusive approach to staff health and wellbeing, career development and benefits.
Qualifications
* GCSE level A-C including English and Maths
* NVQ2 administration / data processing or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
* Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent
* ECDL or alternative recognised IT Qualification
Experience
* Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience in a busy environment.
* Record keeping and filing systems
* Prioritisation of workload
* Use of patient record systems
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to work on own initiative within guidelines
* Familiarity with medical terminology
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.
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