Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our wonderful Cancer Team.
We take pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high quality, patient-centered care to our patients.
You will provide an effective, administrative service, supporting the SKIN CANCER Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team across Basildon and Broomfield Hospital.
You will be mainly based at Broomfield with time spent at Basildon when needed and will be required to communicate effectively across the sites via remote access. To provide support for the multi-disciplinary team members; to liaise with departments across the Trust, general practitioners, patients, relatives and visitors.
**** THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT AND WILL END ON 31ST MARCH 2025 ****
Main duties of the job
To provide support for the multi-disciplinary team members; to liaise with departments across the Trust, general practitioners, patients, relatives and visitors.
All administrative staff work as part of a team supporting the nursing and management teams in the directorate. During annual leave and sickness of other members of the team, it will be necessary for the work to be re-distributed to ensure that the service continues to operate safely and efficiently.
It may be necessary for you to carry out the duties of other staff within the wider team.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
**** THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT AND WILL END ON 31ST MARCH 2025 ****
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE English level (or equivalent qualification)
- Experience qualifications using word processing software
Desirable
- Advanced certificates (NVQ or similar)
- Customer service qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a busy team
- Experience dealing with members of the public
- Minimum of 60 words per minute audio typing speed
- Knowledge of an office and reception environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of the patient administration system
- Knowledge of clinical electronic documentation system
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET