Job Description

You will need experience of working within a busy and demanding team, to be able to demonstrate data input and the ability to give excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will have NHS experience along with excellent IT, communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to priorities and organize their work with minimal supervision.

• To provide clerical and administrative support to the Cancer Coordinators, ensuring that Trust standards are adhered to in relation to all documentation and data input.
• To support the Cancer coordinators with the monitoring of patients following referral under the Two Week Rule (fast-track system for suspected cancer) to ensure that patients are seen and investigated/diagnosed within agreed parameters.
• To be responsible for ensuring patients are seen and diagnosed within agreed parameters, and to alert the Cancer Coordinator and the Cancer Performance Manager when problems and delays arise.
• To plan and organize own work schedule with the use of appropriate planning aids, demonstrating good time management and ensuring anticipated difficulties in meeting deadlines are promptly reported.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff in the departments and the Trust, ensuring that a professional and seamless service is provided.
• To communicate sensitive information appropriately as per the Trust policies.
• Have an understanding and experience of the issues surrounding data protection, sourcing and collection.
• Any other task appropriate to the grade, as designated by the Cancer Management team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities