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Ward Manager's Assistant - Day Treatment Unit

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 7, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Oxford

Requirements

  • - Enthusiastic and motivated individual
  • - Experience in administrative and secretarial support
  • - Ability to work closely with Ward Managers and relevant staff
  • - Proven ability to develop and implement administrative systems
  • - Effective communication skills
  • - Ability to respond to enquiries from other staff
  • - Understanding of confidentiality in a healthcare setting
  • - Ability to work in a busy and dynamic environment
  • - Availability to work during the unit's operating hours (Mon – Fri 08:00 – 19:00hrs; Sat 08:00 – 16:00hrs)

Responsibilities

  • - Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Ward Managers.
  • - Work closely with the Ward Managers and all relevant staff members to provide a comprehensive, professional and confidential PA/secretarial and administrative service.
  • - Develop and implement administrative systems which will ensure the efficient and effective running of the Day Treatment Unit.
  • - Respond to enquiries from other staff.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Ward Manager's Assistant in the Day Treatment Unit?

The primary role of the Ward Manager's Assistant is to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Ward Managers, helping ensure the efficient and effective running of the Day Treatment Unit.

What are the operating hours of the Day Treatment Unit?

The Day Treatment Unit is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00 and Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Where is the Day Treatment Unit located?

The Day Treatment Unit is located at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford and the Brodey Centre at Horton Hospital in Banbury.

How many patients does the unit treat per day?

The unit treats approximately 100 patients per day.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

The job description does not specify particular qualifications or experience, but candidates should ideally have experience in administrative or secretarial roles, particularly in a healthcare environment.

Who will the Ward Manager's Assistant work closely with?

The Ward Manager's Assistant will work closely with the Ward Managers and all relevant staff members within the Day Treatment Unit.

What kind of treatments do patients receive in the Day Treatment Unit?

Patients in the Day Treatment Unit receive care for cancer-related treatments, including chemotherapy and other supportive therapies for malignant tumors and blood disorders.

How can I arrange an informal visit or seek further details about the position?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Caley Hockaday, Lead Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse, via email at caley.hockaday@ouh.nhs.uk.

What are the values of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The values include compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence, all of which focus on delivering compassionate excellence in healthcare.

Is a medical background necessary for this role?

A medical background is not specifically mentioned as necessary for this role, but familiarity with healthcare settings may be beneficial.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Care to join us?

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Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.