Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Senior) (Internal Only)NHS
Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
We are looking for an organised and motivated Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Senior) to join our Breast Imaging Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Symptomatic Breast Service, helping to ensure patients receive high-quality, timely care.
Hours per week: 22.5
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide accurate administrative and data management support, manage patient appointments and records, respond to telephone enquiries, and ensure screening and symptomatic service information is processed in line with national standards. You will support the administration of breast assessment clinics, maintain accurate patient records, liaise with clinical teams and external organisations, and contribute to the smooth running of both services.
The role also includes supporting the supervision of junior administrative staff and contributing to quality assurance, audit activities, and continuous service improvement.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment. Experience within the NHS or healthcare setting and knowledge of NHS systems would be advantageous but are not essential.
If you are committed to delivering excellent patient care through efficient administrative support and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.