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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 26 hours per week
Job ref
176-F-7715215-A
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Outpatient & Chemotherapy Booker - Huntingdon

Band 3

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated and bustling Reception Team.

As an Outpatients Chemotherapy Booker, you will be responsible for scheduling outpatient appointments, arranging chemotherapy treatments, and managing various queries.

While the role can be complex and demanding, it is also diverse and rewarding, requiring exceptional organisational and communication skills.

26 hours (0.69 WTE) based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Woodland’s Centre.

**Polite notice, previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve liaising with patients and visitors on our main reception, using Chemocare to schedule treatments, and Careflow (PAS) to arrange follow-up appointments. You will also maintain our databases by collating essential data through Chemocare and Careflow.

As a valued team member, you'll interact with both the public and hospital staff across various areas, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach. Additionally, you'll provide vital administrative assistance to support our department's efficiency.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to Level 2/GCSE level or equivalent which includes Maths and English
  • NVQ/BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 in Business Administration, Customer Services or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent Administrative or Reception experience in a healthcare environment
  • Previous customer services experience within a busy environment working with the general public (telephone and face to face)
  • Experience of using MS Office including excel, word and outlook
  • Recent reception experience in a hospital or GP practice
  • Demonstrate an understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using hospital systems including Careflow (PAS), E-track
  • Experience of using a scheduling booking system i.e. ARIA/Chemo Care

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and Confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Recent knowledge of a scheduling/booking system i.e ARIA/Chemo Care
  • Knowledge or awareness of national and local OP targets including 18 Week RTT and Cancer wait targets
  • Recent knowledge and competent use of Trust IT Systems ie Careflow (PAS), E-track

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to liaise with Patients, Carers, Visitors, Trust staff at all levels and various external organisations including GP Practices, Police and Prison Services

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Woods
Job title
Admin and chemobooker team lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01733 678577
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