Oncology Administrator

Job DescriptionOncology Administrator | Oncology Department | Spire Parkway Hospital | Private Hospital | 23.5 hours per week, Part Time | Solihull | Excellent benefitsSpire Parkway Hospital are looking for an experienced Oncology administrator to join our Oncology department on a Part-time, permanent working contract for 23.5 hours per week.Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, "Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers."Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, women's health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.Duties And ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and schedule inpatient admissions and outpatient appointments in collaboration with the Oncology MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team). Organise and accurately minute Diagnostic Planning MDT meetings. Provide administrative support to the Oncology MDT & Planning Coordinator, including updating and maintaining patient records on Trust systems. Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including clinicians, managers, administrative staff, GPs, patients, and their families, using written, verbal, and electronic formats. Independently manage appointment bookings in line with national and internal waiting time targets, using initiative to resolve scheduling challenges. Handle incoming telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently. Take proactive steps to identify and address potential delays in the cancer patient pathway, ensuring timely progression of care.Who We're Looking ForPrevious administration experience is essentialSomeone who is highly organised, accurate and works well to tight deadlinesKnowledge of Medical terminologyExperience working in a similar environment Must be a good communicator and have good computer literacySomeone who works well as part of a teamYou will need to be comfortable with the often-physical nature of the role – re lifting files up and down from shelves, moving file boxesStrong administrative skillsWorking Pattern: Chemotherapy Day Unit - Opening Hours Mon-Fri 0800-1800. You will be expected to work 7.5 hour shifts across days per weekContract Type: Permanent, 23.5 hours per week, part timeBenefitsWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceOur ValuesWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating togetherWe commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.About UsSpire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.About The TeamAt Spire Parkway Hospital, we're a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients across the Midlands and beyond. We offer specialised and personalised healthcare through fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.