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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top-up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job Overview
Be responsible for the coordination and organization of the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) under the direction of the Acute Oncology Nurses. Data collection to ensure compliance with regional key performance and quality performance indicators.
You will be part of a small, dynamic team providing an acute oncology service to patients admitted to the four acute hospital sites in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Aneurin Bevan acute oncology service. We are looking for a friendly, well-organised individual with strong administrative skills to take on the key role of coordinator. This position involves supporting both patients and clinical staff, while also being part of the wider cancer services administrative team.
Working collaboratively with coordinators across South East Wales, the successful candidate will help ensure a smooth and efficient pathway for patients presenting with oncological emergencies.
Drawing on their administrative experience, the post holder will provide high-quality, day-to-day administrative and organisational support for the acute oncology service. Responsibilities include accurately recording confidential clinical meetings in real time, communicating with patients and healthcare professionals, collating and entering data to ensure compliance with regional key performance indicators. The role will also include cross covering with other areas within cancer services to contribute to sustainability of services.
This role is pan-Gwent to align with service needs, and the candidate will be required to travel between sites as needed.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We offer opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career, with extensive training, development opportunities, paid mandatory training, in-house programmes, and professional career pathways, including management development programmes. We promote flexible working, support work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and are developing a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Our Clinical Futures strategy enhances care closer to home and high-quality hospital care. This includes the Grange University Hospital, which provides specialist and critical care, opened in November 2020. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Working in a hospital environment
* Experience in using databases and Microsoft packages
Desirable criteria
* Experience within oncology/cancer services
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of oncology/cancer pathways in South East Wales
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of Health Board systems
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential criteria
* Organised and methodical
Desirable criteria
* Able to work on own initiative and manage workload
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