Clerk / Typist (XN02)

2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to provide an effective and efficient clerical and typing service to the non - surgical oncology team. The post holder has a responsibility to ensure that clerical and typing duties are completed in a timely manner, ensuring Trust targets are met 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Business Manager Patient Services Co-Ordinator Clerk/typist 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Typing of medical reports/patient details onto a computerised system. Booking out and despatch of reports and films. Dealing with correspondence, incoming and outgoing, that any senior member of the department may require. Dealing with telephone enquiries from hospital staff, outside agencies and patients. General clerical duties which include filing, photocopying and faxing. Arranging ambulance transport, portering services or nurse escorts for patients. Provide cover in reception eg act as reception clerk, dealing with
queries from patients, medical staff and outside agencies, including telephone enquiries. Other dutiesTo liaise with colleagues and other disciplines as necessary. To maintain knowledge of office equipment based in the Department. To participate in the appraisal process as outlined by Trust policies and procedures. To take on additional and changing duties commensurate with the grade as defined by the Office/Administration Manager in response to demands made upon the Department.