Job summary This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join the Cancer Services Department at UHBW. You will be working alongside the Fast Track Team and Cancer MDT Co-ordinators. Working as part of a large team in a busy environment, you will draw on your experience and skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, clinicians and peers to support the effective management of a range of administrative tasks. Key experience you will need to apply for the role: - Ability to use initiative and manage your own workload - The ability to communicate both via telephone and in writing - Appetite to learn and develop - IT literate. Previous experience using a patient administration system is desirable Looking to recruit full-time hours (37.5 hours over 5 days). Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for tracking patients with suspected cancer from point of referral, ensuring patients are seen in a timely manner. The role will involve communicating with various departments across the Trust. Other key responsibilities include providing support to the Fast Track Team plus Cancer MDT Coordinators The post holder will be split between working in the office and also from home. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 387-S-6274-CG Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St. Bristol BS2 8HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential 5 GCSEs / NVQ Level III or equivalent IT Skills or qualifications to ECDL/RSA standard Skills & Abilities Essential Good team worker but also able to work independently Time management skills Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills Ability to communicate both verbally and written information clearly Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Desirable Demonstrate a working knowledge of patient information systems Knowledge of medical, anatomical and oncological terminology Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in a multi-faceted organisation Experience of dealing with the public Desirable Experience of NHS working An understanding of the current national issues affecting cancer Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential 5 GCSEs / NVQ Level III or equivalent IT Skills or qualifications to ECDL/RSA standard Skills & Abilities Essential Good team worker but also able to work independently Time management skills Demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills Ability to communicate both verbally and written information clearly Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Desirable Demonstrate a working knowledge of patient information systems Knowledge of medical, anatomical and oncological terminology Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in a multi-faceted organisation Experience of dealing with the public Desirable Experience of NHS working An understanding of the current national issues affecting cancer 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St. Bristol BS2 8HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)