Secretarial Assistant/Typist - Cancer Services
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cancer Services Admin Team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small but very busy and dedicated Admin Team.
Main duties of the job
To provide audio typing and admin support within the Cancer Services Admin Teams.
General administrative duties to include: significant daily volumes of audio typing using EPRO, printing of clinical letters, printing reports, filing of information into evolve, collect and open all post, prepare weekly clinics by using Etrack to print off clinic lists and file any correspondence within the event packs, answer internal queries.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Qualified to Level 2/GCSE level or equivalent which includes Maths and English
- Audio typing qualification or significant recent audio typing experience
- RSA II or equivalent typing / word processing qualification
- NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Business Administration
Experience
Essential criteria- Evidenced significant recent secretarial / admin / office experience
- Recent significant experience of undertaking high volumes of audio typing on a daily basis ensuring both proficiency and accuracy
- Proven experience in communicating with senior Trust staff and colleagues and daily direct interaction with members of the public / patients
- Experience of working in the NHS in an admin role
- Recent experience of Trust IT systems – including Careflow, E-track and EPRO
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrate evidence of significant experience of customer / patient care relevant to the post
- Proven understanding of medical terminology – ideally within an oncology / haematology background
Key Skills
Essential criteria- Can demonstrate evidence of good standards of written and verbal communication, and daily interaction with colleagues / members of the public at all levels
- Evidenced excellent organisational skills experience
- Competent in the use of MS word / outlook