Clinical Correspondence Processor - Oncology

NHS

  • Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Are you:
  • Positive?
  • Empathetic?
  • Reliable?
  • IT literate?
  • Motivated to support the NHS?
Do you have:
  • A good work ethic?
  • Initiative?
  • A passion to support your team?
  • A willingness to learn and develop your skills?
As a clinical correspondence processor you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical secretarial team to provide outstanding service to the department's clinicians and patients. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference and have the opportunity to develop your skills and you can answer "yes" to the above then we want to hear from you.This is a 20 hour per week role. Work pattern to be agreed (within core hours)Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will undertake clinical correspondence letter processing by proof-reading and editing text from speech recognition software. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate a good level of IT skills along with excellent spelling and good keyboard skills. You should have a flexible "can do" attitude, be hard-working and personable.Potential applicants should ensure they evidence the skills listed above in their application.In return we offer our employees:
  • Training & development including paid apprenticeships leading to valuable qualifications
  • Career progression opportunities
  • 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 33 days with continued service
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible working patterns
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and we have a number of initiatives which promotes our supportive and inclusive approach to staff health and wellbeing, career development and benefits.About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number374-JY1662-CJob locationsDistrict General HospitalKing's DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Person SpecificationSkills/Knowledge/AbilitiesEssential
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good Word/text processing skills
Desirable
  • Customer service skills
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE level education A*-C including English and Maths
  • Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent
Desirable
  • NVQ2 in administration/data processing or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
  • ECDL or alternative recognised IT Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of using IT systems
  • Experience of creating documents
  • Ability to prioritise own of workload
Desirable
  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Use of patient record systems
OtherEssential
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Person SpecificationSkills/Knowledge/AbilitiesEssential
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good Word/text processing skills
Desirable
  • Customer service skills
QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE level education A*-C including English and Maths
  • Typing / text processing/ data entry skills to RSAII or equivalent
Desirable
  • NVQ2 in administration/data processing or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
  • ECDL or alternative recognised IT Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of using IT systems
  • Experience of creating documents
  • Ability to prioritise own of workload
Desirable
  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Use of patient record systems
OtherEssential
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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