(**) Ward Clerk - Orsett Hospital
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
(**) Ward Clerk - Orsett Hospital
The closing date is 04 November 2026
Job summary
Join our Chemotherapy Ward Clerk & Reception Team and Be the Calm at the Centre of Cancer Care
Our Chemotherapy Ward Clerks and Reception Team play a vital role in delivering safe, seamless and compassionate cancer treatment. As the first friendly face patients and families see, you create a welcoming, reassuring environment at an understandably anxious time.
This is more than a reception role. You are a key coordinator at the heart of the service--linking patients, nurses, clinicians and pharmacy to ensure every treatment runs smoothly. From managing appointments and patient records to checking blood results, prescriptions and treatment plans, your attention to detail helps prevent delays and reduce clinical risk.
In a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you'll actively manage patient flow, chair capacity and daily schedules, adapting quickly to change and problem-solving with confidence. Your work supports accurate data, strong governance and compliance with national cancer standards--keeping the unit safe, efficient and effective.
By taking ownership of complex administrative and pathway coordination, you protect valuable clinical time and directly enhance the patient experience.
If you're organised, compassionate and motivated by making a real difference, this is your opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the first point of contact for patients attending the chemotherapy unit, providing a welcoming, calm and reassuring environment.
- Manage patient check-ins, appointment queries and day-to-day reception duties to support smooth clinic flow.
- Coordinate daily treatment schedules and monitor patient flow to minimise delays and support safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment.
- Ensure essential clinical information is available and accurate, including blood results, prescriptions and treatment plans.
- Liaise closely with nursing staff, clinicians, pharmacy, transport services and wider cancer teams to resolve issues and respond to changes in real time.
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding appointment changes, delays or transport arrangements.
- Maintain accurate patient records and update electronic systems in line with Trust policy and information governance standards.
- Support cancer performance targets and data quality requirements by ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
- Reduce administrative workload for clinical staff, enabling them to focus on patient care.
- Contribute to a safe, efficient and patient-centred chemotherapy service.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
This vacancy is at Orsett Hospital Haematology Infusion and Chemotherapy unit. The unit is open Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00; and closed on bank holidays and weekends.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time,
Compressed hours
Reference number
390-NR-CSS-BA-3813
Job locations
Basildon
Orsett Hospital
Grays
RM16 3EU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above
- ECDL or IT Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 Higher National Diplomas
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative healthcare setting
- Understanding and knowledge of key access targets. eg. 18 week RTT
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above
- ECDL or IT Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 Higher National Diplomas
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in an administrative healthcare setting
- Understanding and knowledge of key access targets. eg. 18 week RTT
- Excellent communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Orsett Hospital
Grays
RM16 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Orsett Hospital
Grays
RM16 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Pathology & Professions
Jodie Nightingill
01268524900
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time,
Compressed hours
Reference number
390-NR-CSS-BA-3813
Job locations
Basildon
Orsett Hospital
Grays
RM16 3EU
United Kingdom
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