Clerical Assistant​/Reception

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our admin team within the Gynae Oncology and Colposcopy Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. The admin team within the Gynae Oncology service support the delivery of cancer care to patients from across the region referred to the Trust for specialist cancer care.

In this role you will provide admin support to the secretaries, cover clinic reception booking in patients and making sure all details are correct on the system. Prepare notes for clinics and other general admin duties.

• Open/action incoming post and action outgoing post (including scanning referrals to Central Booking)
• Prepping of clinic notes and entering patient details into MASEY system
• Covering of clinic front desk reception
• Scan any direct referrals received to the Booking Centre
• Coordinating and tracking patient notes (requesting, tracking on filefast, notes transfer/return and orphan filing) or information, including between hospital providers.
• General photocopying/scanning/filing/stationery and runner activities
• Arranging interpreters/transport etc in conjunction with the secretaries

The Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre (NGOC) Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead is a unique team. The medical team consists of five Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists, supported by a specialist junior doctor team and nursing staff. The team works closely with a multidisciplinary network including medical oncology, radiology, pathology and palliative care. The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority and we offer a range of support and initiatives through the ‘Balance’ programme.

Date posted: 21 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band: 2

Salary: £24,465 per annum

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:

Job locations:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

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