About this role
Job summary
Band 4 Medical Secretary (Oncology Secretarial Team - Berkshire Cancer Centre)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oncology Secretarial Team within the Berkshire Cancer Center. We are seeking a motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual to become part of our well-established and supportive secretarial team.
This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to support a busy oncology service, work alongside a range of clinical oncology staff, and play a key part in delivering essential administrative support.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage and prioritise their workload. An essential requirement of this role is the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial support to a Consultant Oncologist, as well as carrying out a range of general clerical and administrative duties to support the wider team.
Key responsibilities will include; managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, handling patient queries and maintaining accurate records. It is also essential to develop and maintain a successful working relationship with key clinical colleagues to help ensure the service runs smoothly and efficiently.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE Level with a C or above in English, Maths and Science
Desirable
Educated to A level or above
Experience Essential
Patient/customer service/admin experience
Desirable
NHS experience EPR knowledge/experience
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.
Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address Berkshire Cancer Centre, Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)