Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to provide administrative support to the Cancer Services team.

Applicants should be educated to grade C or above at GCSE level or equivalent and must have good IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Key responsibilities will include the collection of hospital notes, answering telephone queries, liaising with GP practises, filing and the processing of suspected cancer referrals.

For further information or for any queries please contact Victoria Kennington via email (victoria.kennington@nhs.net) or telephone (01752 430411)

Main duties of the job

  • To provide administration support to the Cancer Services team, including filing, collecting hospital notes, prepping MDT notes, compiling patient information packs, photocopying/scanning/printing.
  • Use of the Patient Information Management system, CRIS, iSOFT and other clinical systems.
  • Use of the Somerset Cancer Registry (SCR) to register patients, update referral breach reasons, assist with data collection and any other specified task.
  • To work with Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • To answer the telephone when needed and take accurate and concise messages for the Cancer Services team, from patients and other Derriford Departments.

About us

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.