An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the South East Wales Acute Oncology Services (AOS) for a friendly, organised individual with administrative experience. This is a front facing operational role, which will support patients and clinical staff, whilst also providing support to the Programme team. The post holder will work collaboratively with teams across South-East Wales to ensure a smooth pathway for patients presenting with an oncological emergency.
This is a Fixed term /Secondment until end of August 2026 to cover needs of the Service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
Using their administrative experience the post holder will provide efficient and effective daily administrative and organisational support for the AOS and CUP services. This will include recording accurate summaries of confidential clinical meetings in live time, communicating with clinical teams and patients, collating and inputting data. They will provide secretarial support to the Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) service. The hours of the role are (ideally) Monday and Tuesday's to meet the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value-based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Date posted
03 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
120-AC158-0225
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Centre, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Diploma/HNC or equivalent experience
* Database experience/management
* Demonstrate evidence of CPD
* Substantial experience in an administration role
* Knowledge of NHS systems (Electronic Staff Record, WPAS, Clinical Portal etc)
* Demonstrate a good understanding of medical terminology
Experience
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience working with busy clinical teams
* Experience dealing with highly sensitive medical information
Skills and Attributes
* Able to balance tasks and priorities
* Work as team member and foster good working relationships with staff at all levels
* Strong organisational skills
* Time management and ability to prioritise
* Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
* Observe discretion and confidentiality
* Able to work proactively and under own initiative
* Ability to work and deliver to deadlines
* Ability to be flexible to the needs of the service
* Motivated
Other
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/
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