Job description
Please note that this is a fixed-term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Working closely with all members of MDT and associated clerical staff, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the timely and planned movement of cancer and suspected cancer patients through their journey from referral onwards. They will co-ordinate and monitor the investigation and treatment journey for urgent patients ensuring delays are pre-empted and resolved to enable the patients to receive treatment in line with national targets.
The successful candidate must evidence;
HND Business Administration or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years administration experience within a hospital setting
Proficiency in use of Software systems
Advanced keyboard skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Track record of ability to prioritise and problem solve.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Lorna Macnicol, Lead GI Cancer Nursing on 01698366183 or [email protected].
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, please contact [email protected] stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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