# Administration Assistant Oncology & Haematology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- **Town:** Shrewsbury
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £23,615 per annum / pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday working flexibly between 8am to 6pm.)
- **Closing date:** 2025-02-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2025-02-13T13:00:43.434Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Shrewsbury/The_Shrewsbury_Telford_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Administrative_Clerical/Administrative_Clerical-v6943116
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6943116?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sath.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The Oncology & Haematology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are looking for a full time Administrative Assistant to join a team of staff who support the administrative work necessary for the smooth running of the Centres.

The ability to prioritise and structure workload and present a calm and understanding approach at all times is key to this role. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to be able to treat patients with empathy, dignity and respect are essential.

Basic computer skills are essential.  Previous experience of working with the hospital electronic patient administrative system is preferred but training will be provided.

The post holder will need to be able to work 37.5 hours between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm and will work as part of a wider team including Consultants, Medial Secretaries, Nurses and Health Care Assistants.   The post holder will be expected to cover administrative roles within both the Oncology and Haematology Departments

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will work flexibly across all administrative services to meet service needs which will include reception, appointments, clinic preparation and all office support functions.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

## Job Details

The Oncology & Haematology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital are looking for a full time Administrative Assistant to join a team of staff who support the administrative work necessary for the smooth running of the Centres.

The ability to prioritise and structure workload and present a calm and understanding approach at all times is key to this role. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to be able to treat patients with empathy, dignity and respect are essential.

Basic computer skills are essential.  Previous experience of working with the hospital electronic patient administrative system is preferred but training will be provided.

The post holder will need to be able to work 37.5 hours between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm and will work as part of a wider team including Consultants, Medial Secretaries, Nurses and Health Care Assistants.   The post holder will be expected to cover administrative roles within both the Oncology and Haematology Departments

## Job Description

The post holder will work flexibly across all administrative services to meet service needs which will include reception, appointments, clinic preparation and all office support functions.

## Responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

## Person Specification

### Education

**Essential**

- GCSE English and Maths Grade 4-9 or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience

**Desirable**

- OCR (RSA) Stage 1 word processing (or equivalent)

### Skills & Knowledge

**Essential**

- Keyboard Skills
- Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues.
- Administration experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of Careflow
- Experience of working in the NHS

## Documents

- [job pack (pdf, 965.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9154110)

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