Job overview
1 x 37.5 hour posts 8am - 5pm (Mon - Fri) Lincoln Based
We are looking to recruit a Cancer Pathway Administrator to join our administrative team. As a member of the Cancer Centre, the post holder will engage with and work alongside the Assistant Cancer Pathway Coordinators, Cancer Pathway Coordinators, senior medical staff, nursing staff, other healthcare professionals and partner organisations within the Network across the patient journey. They will provide administrative support the Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings which are held on a regular basis and where individual patient management plans are discussed.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
The role will provide administrative support to the Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings which are held on a regular basis and where individual patient management plans are discussed. The role will involve the locating, retrieval and preparation of patient casenotes to ensure that national waiting times are adhered to.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will be able to work as an individual and as part of a team, having the ability to be flexible, being able to prioritise and organise work in order to meet tight deadlines whilst being able to adapt to the changing needs of the service. It is essential to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, together with accuracy and attention to detail whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Flexibility is required to provide cover for absent colleagues, travel across sites may be required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
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Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ECDL (or equivalent)
- NVQ II in Business Administration or equivalent qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working within a team
- Good keyboard skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Medical records procedures
- Experience of working in the NHS
Specific Requirements
Essential
- A flexible approach to working
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake training relative to the post.
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team player able to communicate with people at all levels within the trust
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines and manage own time effectively
- Able to work using own initiative
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical terms
- Knowledge of Patient Administration System
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This advert is for Cancer Pathway Administrator Band 2 with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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