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Job summary

Main area
Admin and Clerical
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (secondments considered for internal applicants)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
223-MDT-170-A
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/04/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

MDT Administrative Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Cancer Services are growing our workforce due to increasing demand within the service.  We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic people who would like to join our friendly team at this exciting time of development.

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our Cancer Services team to provide administrative support to our Cancer Pathway Coordinators. This is an interesting and challenging role, bringing the post holder in touch with a variety of departments and professionals within the Trust, helping enable the smooth running of the MDT meetings and facilitating the collection of cancer data to achieve the National Cancer Targets.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be efficient at organising and prioritising a busy workload and remain calm under pressure to achieve tight deadlines. The candidates must have an understanding of patient and data confidentiality and its importance.

Main duties of the job

  • Establish and maintain office processes, complete the required preparation for the MDT meetings and support data collection through the Somerset Cancer Registry system. Previous experience of local hospital systems would be advantageous.
  • Efficiently & effectively track the progress of patients on cancer pathways to ensure there is effective co-operation between departments and directorates across those involved in the delivery of cancer services across both hospital sites.
  • Actively seek to ensure that all patients are treated within national targets set for cancer patients.
  • To proactively take steps to ensure that patients treatment schedules are brought back within target.
  • Understand the pathway of each individual patient; monitoring their progress and ensuring timely intervention is achieved.
  • The post holder is expected to use the Trust’s Patient Administration System (PAS) SEMA, ERS and Somerset Cancer Register (SCR).

Working for our organisation

Become part of our dynamic, fast paced team to support multiple specialities across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) and other Trusts to maintain patients pathways through their cancer journey.  We promote a friendly, approachable and supportive team atmosphere to deliver a high standard service. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications / Skills

Essential criteria
  • 4 GCSE's (grade 9-4) or equivalent including English Language
  • RSA Stage 3 typewriting, word processing (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL
  • NVQ 3 in Business Administration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of IT applications particularly Microsoft Word and internet
  • Experience of minute taking
  • Previous administration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of computer systems used at SaTH including SCR, SEMA, CDS7, PACS
  • Experience of working in Cancer Services

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Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sian Lacey
Job title
CWT Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

For further information on the role or to arrange a department visit please contact: 

Sian Lacey

[email protected]

01743 261000 ext: 1833

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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