Apprentice Cancer MDT Assistant

NHS; Ashfield; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Cancer MDT Apprentice, where you'll gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment. This full-time apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to vital cancer services. You'll provide essential administrative support to the Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team, ensuring efficient operations and patient care. With a commitment to staff development and a focus on well-being, this role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a difference in healthcare. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career path in the NHS!

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• Customer care experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Cancer MDT.
• Organise patient case notes and assist in MDT meetings.

Skills

GCSE 4-9 English or Equivalent

GCSE 4-9 in Maths or Equivalent

Customer Care Experience

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Highly motivated

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Job Summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cancer MDT Apprentice to join our team.

Cancer Services is part of the Corporate Division within the Trust. Its function is to develop and support the continued drive to provide effective, efficient, and research-based healthcare.

Main Duties

1. Providing general administrative/clerical support to the Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team work programme
2. Organising lists and retrieving patient case notes
3. Assisting in the operation of MDT meetings to ensure notes are obtained in a timely manner
4. Assisting in the preparation of video tele-conferencing with other hospitals within the Cancer Network
5. Supporting the effective administration of Cancer MDT meetings

The successful candidate will undertake a Level 3 Business Administration course with West Nottinghamshire College.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established service that supports the Trust's cancer teams. Apply now to join our team!

Additional Information

Note: Not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. Please refer to the shortage occupation list here. Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April; individuals requiring visa switching may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the list.

About Us

Sherwood is nationally recognized as an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are proud of our 5,500 colleagues and our accolades, including being named the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

King's Mill Hospital has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and Newark and Mansfield Community Hospitals are rated Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

We have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands for the last three years and third in England for Acute/Community NHS Trusts in 2020.

We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that nurtures wellbeing and offers opportunities for development and progression. We care for our patients and our staff.

Job Details

Posted on: 17 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12,514 per year

Contract: Apprenticeship

Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL

Job Responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills, Qualities & Knowledge (Essential)

• GCSE 4-9 English or Equivalent
• GCSE 4-9 in Maths or Equivalent
• Customer Care Experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team member
• Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative
• Highly motivated
• Reliable
• Calm under pressure in a busy environment

Desirable

• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Planner / think ahead
• Passionate and determined to succeed within the industry

Additional Requirements

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