Gynaecology Cancer Administrator

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Location
Shrewsbury, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 n/a
Profession
Administrator
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
22 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Understanding of Cancer Pathways and Requirements

  • Experience

    English GCSE (A-C) (9-4) or equivalent qualification or experience

  • Experience

    NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

  • Experience

    Administrative experience

  • Experience

    Experience of working with software programmes

  • Experience

    Computer literate with IT skills e.g. use of

  • Experience

    Experience of dealing with patients/clients

  • Experience

    Good organisational skills

  • Experience

    Good keyboard skills

  • Experience

    Excellent telephone manner

  • Experience

    Willing to travel and work across sites if required

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Understanding of Performance Pathways

  • Experience

    ECDL

  • Experience

    RSA Stage 3

  • Experience

    Previous NHS experience

  • Experience

    Experience of using Trust software such Somerset and Careflow

  • Experience

    Understanding and knowledge of “choice” in healthcare

  • Experience

    Knowledge of NHS polices

Job overview

Would you like a career in the NHS? This job will provide an entry level position for the right person into both operational delivery and the NHS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Gynaecology Cancer Support Co-ordinator to join our growing team. You’ll need to be organised, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent patient care though outstanding administrative support.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting patients through their healthcare journey within a busy and evolving Gynaecology Cancer Administrative Service.

As a central member of the team, you will coordinate appointments, support patient pathways, manage clinical information and work closely with clinicians, nurses and operational colleagues to ensure patients receive timely care.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Has excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
  • Can prioritise competing demands effectively
  • Is committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience

In return, we offer a welcoming team environment, opportunities for development and the chance to contribute directly to improving patient care and service performance.

If you are motivated, adaptable and looking for a rewarding role where every day is different, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Gynaecology Cancer Support Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting patient pathways and ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care throughout their Cancer Diagnosis.

Working closely with clinicians, nurses, operational teams and patients, you will provide administrative and pathway support within a busy service. Responsibilities include managing waiting lists and patient records, coordinating appointments and follow-up care, monitoring patient activity against Trust standards, supporting cancer pathways, and acting as a key point of contact for patients and colleagues.

You will use your organisational skills and attention to detail to resolve queries, maintain accurate information and support the efficient delivery of safe and effective patient care.

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, patient-focused and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where their contribution makes a real difference to patient outcomes.

"Every appointment booked, every pathway managed and every patient supported contributes directly to delivering safe, timely and effective care."

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Support the Gynaecology Oncology team to provide a high-quality service for patients and help ensure appointments and treatments are managed effectively.
  • Work closely with coordinators and managers to monitor patient pathways and support key NHS waiting time and cancer treatment targets.
  • Prepare reports, maintain accurate records and help analyse information to support service planning and performance.
  • Follow Trust policies and procedures, including patient access and confidentiality requirements, to ensure work is carried out safely and correctly.
  • Build positive working relationships with colleagues across the Trust and contribute to service improvements that benefit patients.
  • Help manage office resources and supplies, while supporting the efficient and effective use of Trust resources.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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