Borders Macmillan Centre SACT Administrator

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borders Macmillan Centre at Borders General Hospital is seeking a highly organised administrator to support our nursing team with care planning and treatment delivery. The role involves scheduling appointments on a complex electronic system and coordinating care across hospital, primary care and community locations.

We value compassion, confidentiality and respect, and provide training where needed. You should have an administration qualification (SVQ3 equivalent) and experience with

Qualifications

• Qualification in administration equivalent to SVQ3; training will be provided.
• Experience of treatment appointment scheduling advantageous.
• Excellent communication, confidentiality and respect for patients are essential.
• Knowledge of electronic systems as described in the job description is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments on a fairly complex electronic system.
• Provide efficient administrative support to the nursing team.
• Support planning and delivery of care and treatment at BGH, primary care and community locations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Respect

Dignity

Organisation

Scheduling

Education

SVQ3 equivalent Administration

Tools

Electronic scheduling system

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Borders Macmillan Centre (BMC), Borders General Hospital

Cancer Services

Administrator for the Borders Macmillan Centre Systemic Anti-Cancer Day Case Treatment Unit

30.72hrs/wk

The Borders Macmillan Centre, day case unit, provides systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) for people living in NHS Borders who have cancer. We are looking for a highly organised, compassionate and motivated administrator. The postholder will provide efficient administrative to support our dynamic nursing team in the smooth planning and delivery of care and treatment; including scheduling appointments on a fairly complex electronic system, and where appropriate arrange care for patients at BGH, primary care and community locations.

Excellent communication skills, confidentiality, treating people with respect and dignity, and knowledge of electronic systems laid out in the job description are essential. A qualification in administration equivalent to SVQ3 and experience of treatment appointment scheduling will be advantageous however training will be provided.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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