Haematology, Oncology and Chemotherapy Service Admin Assistant

Haematology, Oncology and Chemotherapy Service Admin Assistant

Closing date is 16 June 2026

The Haematology, Oncology and Chemotherapy service is currently looking for administrative assistants.

In this role you will work within the fields of Haematology, Oncology and Acute Haemato‑Oncology, supporting areas such as the Centenary Wing, Chemotherapy Service Supportive Treatment Unit (CSSTU) and Lilford Ward.

Duties include reception, data collection, data entry and general administrative tasks. Main duties are to provide administrative support across all Haematology, Oncology and chemotherapy service areas, contribute to the effective running of the service by focusing on tasks that directly support administration systems and procedures, for example ordering notes for patients due for treatment, filing post‑discharge notes, answering the telephone and using the Trust Medway system to admit and discharge patients.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Education, training and qualifications:

• Good standard of general education, including spoken and written English
• NVQ level 2 in admin or equivalent hospital experience
• Prepared to work towards NVQ level 3 in Business Administration

Knowledge and experience:

• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Ability to overcome communication barriers
• Experience of administrative procedures
• Knowledge and experience within a Haemato‑Oncology setting
• Experience in data collection and analysis

Skills:

• Ability to update patient records both written and computer based
• Ability to deal with queries face to face and on the telephone
• Use of initiative
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and other programmes
• Working knowledge of Trust IT systems such as Medway
• Routine concentration for secretarial work
• Level headed under pressure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (Per annum/ Pro Rata)

Contract:

Fixed term, 6 months

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