Job summary As a Trust we are passionate about providing high standards of patient care and are looking for people with the same values. Maidstone Hospital provides a wide range of complex and routine surgical and medical services and has the latest in diagnostic facilities. It is also home to the main base of Kent Oncology Centre, which provides complex radiotherapy and chemotherapy for patients throughout Kent and North East Sussex. The Kent Oncology Centre provides oncology services to Kent, Medway and East Sussex and the Centre provides a full range of chemotherapy and supportive treatments at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals and Radiotherapy services in Maidstone and Kent & Canterbury Hospitals. The centre offers the whole range of radiotherapy treatment facilities and has radiographer led services across the patient pathway. Main duties of the job This is an exciting post for an enthusiastic, motivated person who would like to work in a friendly multidisciplinary team. You would be responsible for undertaking reception duties and general administrative support to the oncology team this will include managing the patient transport journeys. Good communication and IT skills are essential. An ability to work within a busy environment would be necessary to fulfil this role and previous experience in a clinical environment would be an advantage also, previous experience working with the Oncology centre management system and knowledge of radiotherapy working practice is desirable. This role can require cross site working. We are looking for someone to work core hours on a Friday at Maidstone and the rest of the remaining hours- can be discussed post interview. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 359-6371533-T1-A Job locations Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Secondary School Qualification English Language and Writing Basic Life Skills Experience /Knowledge Essential Previous experience working with the general public Clerical experience IT skills Desirable Previous work in an healthcare setting Previous experience working on the KOC IT management system Skills Essential Demonstrate organisational skills Able to work under pressure and to cope with stressful situations Able to make decisions Work within guidelines Awareness of cultural & individual differences among the patients, carers and colleagues Desirable Previous experience within the Oncology centre Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Secondary School Qualification English Language and Writing Basic Life Skills Experience /Knowledge Essential Previous experience working with the general public Clerical experience IT skills Desirable Previous work in an healthcare setting Previous experience working on the KOC IT management system Skills Essential Demonstrate organisational skills Able to work under pressure and to cope with stressful situations Able to make decisions Work within guidelines Awareness of cultural & individual differences among the patients, carers and colleagues Desirable Previous experience within the Oncology centre 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. Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)