Job overview

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is the specialist outpatient cancer unit based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.  Established in 1996 and serving a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West Sussex, it is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with the University of Surrey and major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.  

We are recruiting for a ward receptionist to join our excellent chemotherapy (SACT) Day unit. This is busy but very friendly unit treating up to 130 patients a day with Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and supportive Cancer treatments within our regional Cancer Centre. 

We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic people with excellent IT and communication skills to join our busy team. Previous experience would be beneficial.

For further details, please contact Alison Holden, Senior Sister 01483 571122 ext. 6842.

Main duties of the job

Reception staff provide administrative support to Chilworth day Unit from 8.00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday including bank holidays. 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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