About this role
Job summary
The core role is to provide administrative support to the Cancer Site Specific Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT's) within Velindre Cancer Centre ensuring and maintaining standards in the collection of quality data in relation to cancer patients. To collate, record and disseminate cancer information for Site Specific Teams for individual patients.
To efficiently and effectively co-ordinate the work of the specialist multi-disciplinary team to ensure there is effective co-operation between departments across the whole cancer pathway of those involved in the delivery of cancer services across hospital sites.
To contribute to the improvement of patient care through the development of the MDT module primarily in the area of clinical data collection, validation, analysis and quality assurance.
Main duties of the job
The core role is to provide administrative support to the Cancer Site Specific Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT's) within Velindre Cancer Centre ensuring and maintaining standards in the collection of quality data in relation to cancer patients. To collate, record and disseminate cancer information for Site Specific Teams for individual patients.
To efficiently and effectively co-ordinate the work of the specialist multi-disciplinary team to ensure there is effective co-operation between departments across the whole cancer pathway of those involved in the delivery of cancer services across hospital sites.
To contribute to the improvement of patient care through the development of the MDT module primarily in the area of clinical data collection, validation, analysis and quality assurance.
About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
NVQ level 3 in Administration or equivalent level of knowledge Medical Terminology qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Medical Secretary Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an NHS Organisation Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentation, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally with all levels of staff, including clinicians Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Desirable
Experience of working with WPAS, WCP and CANISC
Skills and Attributes Essential
Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions Flexible approach to work. Works well under pressure.
Desirable
Welsh Speaker
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Velindre University NHS Trust
Address Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)