Job summary Cancer Services are growing our workforce due to increasing demand within the service. We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic people who would like to join our friendly team at this exciting time of development. We are looking for a proactive individual to join our Cancer Services team to provide administrative support to our Cancer Pathway Coordinators. This is an interesting and challenging role, bringing the post holder in touch with a variety of departments and professionals within the Trust, helping enable the smooth running of the MDT meetings and facilitating the collection of cancer data to achieve the National Cancer Targets. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be efficient at organising and prioritising a busy workload and remain calm under pressure to achieve tight deadlines. The candidates must have an understanding of patient and data confidentiality and its importance. Main duties of the job Establish and maintain office processes, complete the required preparation for the MDT meetings and support data collection through the Somerset Cancer Registry system. Previous experience of local hospital systems would be advantageous. Efficiently & effectively track the progress of patients on cancer pathways to ensure there is effective co-operation between departments and directorates across those involved in the delivery of cancer services across both hospital sites. Actively seek to ensure that all patients are treated within national targets set for cancer patients. To proactively take steps to ensure that patients treatment schedules are brought back within target. Understand the pathway of each individual patient; monitoring their progress and ensuring timely intervention is achieved. The post holder is expected to use the Trust's Patient Administration System (PAS) SEMA, ERS and Somerset Cancer Register (SCR). About us Become part of our dynamic, fast paced team to support multiple specialities across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and other Trusts to maintain patients pathways through their cancer journey. We promote a friendly, approachable and supportive team atmosphere to deliver a high standard service. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-MAA-134 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications / Skills Essential 4 GCSE's (grade 9-4) or equivalent including English Language RSA Stage 3 typewriting, word processing (or equivalent) Desirable ECDL NVQ 3 in Business Administration Experience Essential Knowledge of IT applications particularly Microsoft Word and internet Experience of minute taking Previous administration experience Desirable Knowledge and experience of computer systems used at SaTH including SCR, SEMA, CDS7, PACS Experience of working in Cancer Services Person Specification Qualifications / Skills Essential 4 GCSE's (grade 9-4) or equivalent including English Language RSA Stage 3 typewriting, word processing (or equivalent) Desirable ECDL NVQ 3 in Business Administration Experience Essential Knowledge of IT applications particularly Microsoft Word and internet Experience of minute taking Previous administration experience Desirable Knowledge and experience of computer systems used at SaTH including SCR, SEMA, CDS7, PACS Experience of working in Cancer Services 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)