We are looking for a cheerful, conscientious and adaptable person to join our busy reception team in providing administrative support to Macmillan Brook Unit and Suite 8.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to make full use of the computer systems, including knowledge of Icare. Common sense and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes applicants will require for this post.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Previous applicants need not apply.
You should have a good level of education. Keyboard proficiency, good customer care and experience in Administrative and Clerical duties are essential skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be based at QEH but may be asked to cross cover and/or work on a Saturday when needed.
This is a full-time post 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday 08.00-16.00 or 09.00-17.00 (10.00-18.00 Wed/Thurs) on alternate weeks.
You will work in close liaison with the Macmillan Brook Unit/Suite 8 team including the Administration Manager, Specialist Nurses, Clinicians and Health Care Assistants. You will also work in conjunction with the chemotherapy day unit team in ensuring efficient, effective, and clear pathways for patients.
This is a busy area and a focal point for receiving patients and visitors. You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way, be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions and will need to possess effective communication skills.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

JOB SUMMARY:

Accountable to the Administration Manager for the smooth running of the Macmillan Brook/Suite 8 Unit.
To provide effective teamwork by possessing a high standard of communications skills both written and oral. To be able to prioritise their own workload with a good working knowledge of computer systems and possess the ability to be diplomatic at all times.
To contribute to the standard operating procedures of the service.
The work as part of the Cancer service within Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trust to facilitate, co-ordinate and support the nursing and clinical teams in delivering a high standard of care to patients and families.

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