Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Lung Cancer Team in the role of Macmillan Lung Cancer Administrative Officer.The post holder will be expected to travel between two sites - Glangwili and Prince Philip hospitals.
Main duties of the job Experience of a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Management, Data Collection, T-Pro and email coupled with proven secretarial skills and previous experience is essential.
Excellent communication skills are essential as the successful candidate with be a point of contact with individuals and their significant others on a cancer diagnostic pathway and with a confirmed cancer diagnosis.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15/01/2025.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent experience Experience of a full range of duties working in an administrative / office environment Experience in a patient facing / public facing role Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare terminology Advanced IT skills Desirable Evidence of continued professional development Certificate in Medical Terminology Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK A working knowledge of patient database and administration systems Experience Essential Experience of working in a busy complex environment Experience of using Microsoft Office packages ( Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) Experience of setting up and managing databases and spreadsheets Experience of audit and report writing Desirable Experience of taking phone calls from patients / relatives Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)