Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Cancer Pathway Admin Assistant with fantastic communication skills and a pro-active approach to join our team in Cancer Services.
The post holder will be passionate about working with the clinical teams, to develop the service and provide outstanding care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Trust's cancer activity is comparable to designated cancer centres, so if you thrive on a challenge and feel you can make a real difference, this post maybe for you. The Trust is increasing resources into cancer service and has ambitious plans to continue to develop our cancer services.Cancer Admin Assistants support our Cancer Pathway Coordinators and clinical teams to ensure all cancer pathway patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment. This is an excellent opportunity to get a broad understanding of hospital operations and administrative roles and the cancer team pride ourselves on developing staff.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
To find out more about our Trust, why not view our video we are London North West University Healthcare
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE level or equivalent standard.
Desirable
- Medical terminology course
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience working in an administrative role
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications and database software
Desirable
- Experience of collecting cancer waiting times data
- Experience of using video-conferencing
- Good understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times guidance.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
- Demonstrate analytical skills
- High standard of time management skills
- Competent in the use of computer software
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to learn quickly and identity own training needs
- Understanding of data confidentiality procedures.
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable
- oExperience of using video-conferencing
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GSCE level or equivalent standard.
Desirable
- Medical terminology course
Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience working in an administrative role
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications and database software
Desirable
- Experience of collecting cancer waiting times data
- Experience of using video-conferencing
- Good understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times guidance.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High standard of written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative
- Demonstrate analytical skills
- High standard of time management skills
- Competent in the use of computer software
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to learn quickly and identity own training needs
- Understanding of data confidentiality procedures.
- Flexible approach to working
Desirable
- oExperience of using video-conferencing
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).
